Merlot DOC - FIMEX LLC

GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot 100%.

DENOMINATION: Doc Friuli Grave.

SOIL: Argillaceous, calcareous, rich in micro-elements

with zones enjoying particular microclimatic conditions.

YIELD PER HECTARE: 90q/hectare.

TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot, with a density of 5000 plants/ha.

VINEYARD AGE: 20 years.

HARVEST: Late September.

VINIFICATION: Short duration maceration extending for

2-3 days with daily plunging at controlled temperature

for 15-20 days. Maturation in steel for 5-6 months,

followed by bottle ageing for 5-6 months.

CELLARING POTENTIAL: 3-4 years from production.

COLOUR: Intense ruby red.

SERVING TEMP: Approx. 16-18°C.

PACKAGING: 0.75L bottle, 6 in a case.

ALCOHOL: 13%

NOSE & TASTE

Full and interesting balance between fruity and spicy

notes. Pleasurably fresh, maintaining a pleasing

fruitiness sustained by an elegant balance.

PAIRINGS

Ideal with red roast meats and cold cuts.