Colli Euganei, Veneto
Casa del Merlo
This Merlot offers a multitude of layers, with an aroma of strong red fruits, balsamic notes, and spices. It requires 34 months of maturation to achieve its incredible taste and quality.
Taste
Casa del Merlo is a masterpiece of elegance and intricacy. There are notes from both blackberry and red fruits such as raspberry and cherry. It does not blossom immediately; instead, there are new layers offered every few sips which make this a more complex and interesting wine.
TECHNICAL DATA & CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE
| Winery | Il Filo Delle Vigne |
|---|---|
| Region | Veneto |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Autochthonous | No |
| Wine label | DOC |
| Wine vintage | 2019 |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full |
| ABV | 15% |
|---|---|
| Color | Deep ruby |
| Fragrance | Complex aroma of matured red fruit, rich in spices and balsamic nuances. It is neither impetuous nor alcoholic. |
| Winemaking method | The traditional vinification process starts with a 12-day maceration period. The wine is then extracted and immediately placed in barriques (40% new & 60% used). |
| Maturation | After 12 months, the wine is transferred to steel tanks where it's left for around 8 months before being bottled. No clarification, nor filtration is realized. It ages in bottle for 10 months before being released for sale. |
| Bottle size(s) | 750 ml |
| Awards | Gambero Rosso: Casa del Merlo 2018 – 3 bicchieri |
| Bottles in a box: | 6 |
