first decade of October, hand harvested in the coolest hours of the day
Merlot
Vigneto Bellazoia
Grape variety |
merlot |
|---|---|
Type of soil |
marl and sandstone flysch of Eocene origin. Locally known as “Ponca” |
Exposition |
south / south west |
Pest control |
low environmental impact integrated pest management |
Temperature service |
15°C |
Alcohol |
13% Vol. c.a. |
maceration and fermentation with controlled temperature, near 25°C
TASTING NOTES
very deep ruby colour, very intense bouquet of forest fruits, blackberry, raspberry and plum, then balsamic, leather and spicy notes in the end. On the palate is soft with an explosion of taste, lot of berries, dark cherries and a pleasant long finish with all the nice roundness that only the very best merlot could deliver
FOOD PAIRINGS
great wine for a brasato with truffles or with any red meat steak, even better with a spicy garnish, like the green pepper fillet. The ultimate pairing is with a great cheese board
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2022
DOC FCO Merlot Vigneto Bellazoia 2019 – 87 points Bronze Medal 
GAMBERO ROSSO AWARD – ITALIAN WINES 2021
DOC FCO Merlot Vigneto Bellazoia 2018 awarded two red glasses 
DOC FCO Merlot Vigneto Bellazoia 2017 awarded two red glasses
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2021
DOC FCO Merlot Vigneto Bellazoia 2018 – 89 points Bronze Medal 
