Merlot
DOC Sicilia
DATA SHEET

YIELD PER HECTARE: 70 Tonnes
NAME AND ALTITUDE OF VINEYARD: Lago Arancio 320 metres – Pepita 520 metres
HARVEST PERIOD: 26-31 August
DURATION OF MACERATION: 18 – 20 days on the skins

MATURATION PERIOD: 6 months in 225 litres oak barrels –
 6 months in bottle
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14 % vol.
COLOUR: impenetrable ruby red
NOSE: sensation of mediterranean fruit and mulberry
PALATE: velvet to the palate with well balanced tannins

FOOD SUGGESTIONS: meat, grilled vegetables and mature cheese