ANGIOLINI MERLOT

Appellation: Toscana IGT Merlot
Grapes variety: Merlot 100%
Vineyard: Barberino
Soil: Mixed clay soil
Altitude: 320 m s.l.m.
Yield: 5 tons/hectare
Age of the vines: 35 years old
Harvest: Manual, beginning of September
Winemaking: Grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed in open top oak barrels.Fermentation then begins and proceeds at around 25/28°C. During this fermentation period,manual punching downs are carried out to extract as softly as possible flavors, color and tanninsfrom the skins.After about two weeks racking takes place and, at the end of fermentation, the wine is rackedagain to remove the heavier lees and put back into medium toasted new French oak barrels, onits fine lees, where it will undergo malolactic fermentation
Fining: The wine fines in barrels for 24 months with weekly stirrings. It will age 1 year in bottle before release.
Tasting notes: Smooth and luscious, with ripe blackberries, plum, and dark cherry flavors. Hints of vanilla,mocha, and toasted oak enhance its richness. Silky tannins lead to a long, elegant finish with a touch of spice.