Villa Chiopris

Merlot

D.O.C. friuli

VINEYARD  located in the municipalities of Chiopris-Viscone and San Giovanni al Natisone.
KIND OF GROUND  Alluvial.
GRAPE  Merlot
TYPE OF CULTIVATION  Cordon trained

VINIFICATION AND REFINING The grapes are harvested by machine and fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 23°C on the skins. This is followed by eight months of maturing in steel tanks at a constant temperature of 16°C. At the end of this period, the wine is assembled and bottled. There follows a further period of refining in the bottle.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS Ruby red color with violet reflections, it has a fruity, vinous bouquet. On the palate it is herbaceous and tasty.

DRINK WITH pasta dishes, red meat preparations, game.

LONGEVITY 5–7 years.

SERVE AT 16–18°C.