Merlot Feudo Arancio
Merlot is an international red grape varietal, but when grown in Sicily it produces a full-bodied wine with considerable aromatic intensity such as Merlot by Feudo Arancio.
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Denomination: Sicilia DOC
Grapes variety: Merlot 100%
Production area: Sambuca di Sicilia, province of Agrigento
Soil: drained and not very sunny
Type of training: espalier
Average planting density: 4,500 plants per hectare
Harvest period: mid-August
Vinification: after harvesting at perfect aromatic and polyphenolic ripeness, de-stemming and alcoholic fermentation with the skins follow at 26°C for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place with selected bacteria, followed by maturation for 10 months in 2-year-old French oak barrels
Color: ruby red with slightly violet reflections
Bouquet: full and intense, with aromas of ripe red fruit such as cherry, raspberry and blackberry with slight nuances of marmalade red fruits, surrounded by spicy notes deriving from the wood
Taste: medium-structured wine that expresses an enveloping softness and very soft tannins
Alcoholic degree: 13.5%
Pairings: it goes well with medium-aged cold cuts, legume soups, grilled meats, roasts, boiled meats and savory cheeses. Ideal with the timbale of tagliolini with artichokes
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Bottled by Nosio Spa Mezzocorona - Italy
- Alcohol level
- 13.5%
- Grapes
- Merlot
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Sicilia DOC
