Merlot IGT Terre Siciliane 75 cl (Family Collection) Barone Montalto

VARIETY
Merlot
ALC. VOL.
13.5%
AREA OF ORIGIN
Belice Valley. Dark alluvial and deep soils, medium texture, clay-sandy silt composition, good organic substance content.
SOIL
Loamy clay
VINIFICATION
Maceration for 12-15 days at 26 °C with daily pumping over. Once drawn off, it is matured in first and second passage French barriques for approximately 8 months.
TASTING NOTES
Intense red colour, almost black with purple hues. On the nose it develops aromas of plum and blackberry jam with spicy notes. In the mouth it is full and the tannins are not lacking while remaining discreet and round.
Excellent persistence and balance.
PAIRINGS
Charcuterie, foie gras pâté, Baked suckling pig.
Serve at 12-14°C.
Contains sulphites.