Merlot Friuli Colli Orientali DOC 2019 - Valentino Butussi

GROUND: Hilly bottom, made up of stratified marls and sandstones depth and surface colluvials HARVEST: Manual, the harvest period is visually evaluated at the achievement of optimal ripening of the grapes, which in this area, takes place towards the last week of September. VINIFICATION: The grapes are destemmed trying to keep as much as possible the berry intact and thus sending it to a traditional oak barrel from 60HL for fermentation. Fullings are made by hand until the color and tannins are reached desired and finally it is pressed with a traditional press. The wine obtained in this way it is left to settle for a day, after which returns to 15HL and 20HL oak barrels for the following 12 months of refinement. AGING: 12 months in 15HL and 20HL oak barrels, 6 months in concrete and 6 months in bottle before going on sale. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE: Intense ruby red color, full and fragrant aroma, slightly herbaceous, reminiscent of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, the blueberry. Dry, structured, savory taste. Wine indicated for dishes of white and red meat, roasts and medium-aged cheeses. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16 – 18° C VINEYARD: 100% MERLOT YEAR OF PLANTATION: 1970 VINES/HECTARE: 4400 YIELD PER HECTARE: 60 HL / ha TRAINING SYSTEM: cappuccina ANALYTICAL DATA TOTAL ACIDITY: g/l 5.00 SUGAR: g/l 1.0 TOTAL ALCOHOL: Vol 12.4 DRY EXTRACT g/l 24.50 TOTAL SULFITES mg/l 67.00