Grape variety: 100% Merlot
Vineyard: Domini
Soil composition: clayey loam (sandstone origins)
Vines density per hectare: 5000 plants per hectare
Average yield per vine: 1 kg/plant
Vineyard average altitude: 500 m above sea level
Harvest: Grapes are handpicked during the last week of September.
Vinification: Grapes are allowed to macerate without stalks at controlled temperature (28° C) for 21 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats.
Refinement: 18 months in tonneaux of 5 hectoliters and 12 months in bottle.
Main technical details of bottled wine:
Alcohol content: 14.30 %
Dry extract : 33,20 g/l
Total acidity: 6,70 g/l
pH: 3.33
Net volatile acidity: 0.61 g/l
Sulfur dioxide: 110 mg/l
Organoleptic description:
Deep ruby color and excellent texture, fragrances accompanied by more complex sensations of cocoa, coffee and tobacco. The taste is warm, soft with vigorous tannins and good freshness. Long finish


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