Fine dry red Merlot wine

Production Region: Vale dos Vinhedos – Bento Gonçalves

Composition: 100% Merlot.

Vineyard: Owned, cultivated with certified seedlings, trellis system, with a maximum production of 7 tons/ha. Phenolic maturation is controlled to obtain the highest sugar content with soft and ripe tannins.

Climatic Characteristics: Cold winters , pleasant springs, hot summers with cool nights. Good temperature differences between day and night provided this vintage with structured and complex wines.

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 was complete, the wine matured its tannins in oak barrels. Afterward, the wine was bottled, where it continues to evolve, developing an elegant bouquet.

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, and then the aromas evolve to chocolate, coffee, light toast and reminiscent of vanilla and spices.

Palate: Structured, presenting mild, ripe tannins, with a persistent and pleasant finish. A long-lasting, memorable, elegant, and full-bodied wine, well-balanced.

Aging: In French and American oak barrels for 12 months. Afterwards, it remains in the cellars for at least 10 to 12 months.

Estimated storage life: We suggest a maximum of 4 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 such as grilled meats, veal, lamb and chicken, and fondues. Also good with Parmesan and Milanese-style fillets, seasoned risottos. Semi-cured cheeses (Camembert, Brie, Gouda, Gruyère).

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

Analytical Characteristics:

 Alcohol: 13.3% by volume.