Valbella Merlot
Merlot
Grapes: Merlot
Appellation: VINO D’ITALIA
Production area: Veneto Region
Climate: Temperate, mitigated by the sea, the chain of the Alps protects it from the northern winds. Winters are cold and wet, summers are hot and sultry with medium temperature excursions.
Harvest: Second half of September
Storage time: 2/3 years
Bottle size: 750,1500 ml
Serving temp: 18/20 °C
Alcohol content: 12% Vol
VINIFICATION: The harvested and destemmed grapes have been vinified with 7/8 days of maceration in order to extract colour and structure. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are made in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature 25/27 °C
Colour
Intense red color
Bouquet
Clean bouquet with notes of currants and violets
Food Pairing
Lovely with savoury dishes such as risotto with mushrooms, with pasta ravioli. Pleasant accompaniment to boiled or roasted meats
Taste
Warm, smooth and harmonious with soft tannins