Kret Merlot Friuli DOC 2017 - Valentino Butussi

Grape variety: pure Merlot Year of planting vineyards: 1965 – 1997 Total Company hectares of vineyards: 16.00 Soil: Soil of alluvial origin, pebbly and of good fertility Yield per hectare: 70-80 HL / ha Vines / hectare: 4,000 – 4,700 Training system: Bilateral Gujot or Cappuccina Harvest Harvested by hand when the grapes reach the ripening that takes place towards the end of September to the beginning of October. Vinification The grapes are destemmed trying to keep the berry whole as much as possible thus sending it to fermentation. Then pumping over is done until achievement of the desired color and tannins and finally it is pressed and continues its evolution in barrels. Refinement 6 months in steel barrels and 30 - 60 days in the bottle Number of bottles produced per year: New production line Characteristics of the wine Intense ruby red color, full and fragrant aroma, slightly herbaceous, reminiscent of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry. Dry, structured taste, savory. Wine indicated for white and red meat dishes, roasts and cheeses half seasoned. Historical notes Historical vine of Friuli of fundamental importance. Serving temperature: 16-18 °C TECHNICAL SHEET Total acidity: g/l 5.12 Total alcohol: % Vol. 12.75 Net dry extract: * Total sulfur dioxide: g/l 27.80 mg/l 66.00