Graciema Merlot Reserve Wine - Cavalleri Winery

Fine dry red wine Merlot Graciema

Production Region: Vale dos Vinhedos – Bento Gonçalves

Composition: 100% Merlot.

Winemaking: This wine is made with selected grapes. After destemming, selected yeast was added to initiate fermentation. During fermentation, pump-overs were performed gently and consistently. Skin separation was carried out after a week of maceration, when tannins and anthocyanins were already present in the wine. It was then left on its lees for a month to achieve greater complexity and structure, and it is during this time that malolactic fermentation takes place. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is bottled, continuing its evolution in the bottle.

Organoleptic Characteristics:

 Appearance: Wine with a beautiful purplish-red color and violet reflections.

Aroma: Intense and complex at first, with notes of red fruits, cherry, plums, and blackcurrant.

Palate: Structured, presenting mild and ripe tannins, with a persistent and pleasant finish.

Estimated storage life: We suggest a maximum of 2 years after bottling if stored horizontally, away from light and at a temperature between 14 and 16 ^° C.

Pairing: Goes well with medium-bodied dishes such as pasta in general, Roman-style and Bolognese sauce, pizzas, lightly seasoned meats like grilled meats, veal, lamb and chicken, and fondues. Also good with Parmesan and Milanese-style fillets, seasoned risottos, and semi-cured cheeses.

Serving temperature: It displays its best characteristics between 16 and 18°C.

Analytical Characteristics:

 Alcohol: 12.3% by volume.