MERLOT DOC PIAVE
Arnasa Red
Grape variety
Merlot 100%
Alcohol content
Merlot 100%
Analysis
Acidity: < 5.5 g/l
Residual sugars: < 1 g/l
Soil
Medium clay-loam soil with caranto (calcareous subsoil). Roncade, Pantiera vineyards. The vineyard is embraced by the Arnasa canal, which surrounds part of our vineyards, creating a particularly dry and favorable microclimate for vine growth
Training system
Guyot and spur cordon
Density: > 5,000 plants/ha; yield: < 60 ql/ha
Harvest
Mid-September
Vinification
Destemming and traditional fermentation with cap punching
Aging
12 months in second-passage French oak tonneaux. Further bottle aging for several months.
Color
Deep ruby red
Aroma
Fine and complex, fruity, balanced. Hints of sweet spices, black pepper, and violet.
Taste
intense, dry, round, with good persistence. Soft tannins and balanced acidity.
Serving
18 - 20 °C
Pairings
Roasts and red meats. Medium-aged cured meats and cheeses.
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