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Dry
red wine.
100%
Merlot.
D.O.C. Friuli Grave.
Dandolo area foothills in west-central Friuli.
70 hl/ha. (3.1 tons/acre).
250 - 300m. (820-980 ft).
Sylvoz.
3,800-4,500/ha. (1,540-1,820/acre).
September 20-25.
De-stemming, crushing, and six-seven-day maceration
on the skins; the must is then drawn off, cold-settled
overnight, racked and fermented in stainless steel.
Six-months’
sur lies maturation in stainless steel.
Approx.
2,500 cases.
Ruby-red.
Redolent
of blueberries and blackberries, with a herbal note
of wild fern.
A wine
of striking balance and depth; fine-grained, silky tannins
underlie dense, full flavors.
All red meats, poultry and rabbit, and medium-aged cheeses.
18°C (64°F).
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