Merlot Italia Bixio Produttori

Grapes Variety
100% Merlot.

Viticultural details
Grapes are produced from hillside vineyards, whose lands are at an altitude of no more than 500 meters s.l.m. The Molise region is characterized by mild nature, the soils consist of clays and limestone rocks and, in the floodplain along the coast, from sandy soil. Age of the vines 15- 25 years.
Mechanical harvest.

Vinification and maturation
Soft pressing of the grapes followed by 8-10 days maceration. Alcoholic fermentation at a supervised temperature with selected yeasts. Further steel refinement.

Tasting notes
Colour: intense ruby red.
Nose: pleasantly fruity with hints of blueberries and delicate herbaceous.
Flavour: Typical, pleasant and well balanced.
Alcohol: around 13 % vol.

Serving suggestions
Ideal with pasta, game, pork chops and red meat.

Serve at
18-20°C. (64-68°F.)