MAGNUM ROSSO
Merlot doc - Friuli Grave

This wine is obtained from pure merlot grapes, produced in the vineyard called "of Angelo". It is characterized by its intense ruby red colour, with violet glints. One the nose it is intense and agreeable. After a short oxygenation, it gradually opens to a floral and spicy notes, and then the perfumes of blackberry and morels emerge.
On the palate the good balance between acidity and tannins support a considerable, persistent body. A good cherry flavour emerges, you can perceive the spices again, and a touch of violet. The finish has a long, persistent flavour.
The wine is made with handpicked and selected grapes, harvested in perfect health conditions and well ripened. The fermentation with sinks takes place for at least 20 days at a controlled maximal temperature of 25-28° C. During the first 8 steeping days, the must undergoes several "delestage". Refinement takes place partly in wooden tanks and partly in barriques. Another period of refinement is carried out in steel tanks until bottling. The bottles are then stored in horizontal position, until being sold.