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Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC wine — Castel Sallegg winery — Dionysus

Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC

di Castel Sallegg · Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

DenominazioneAlto Adige/SüdtirolDOC
TipologiaRossi
UveMerlot
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Castel SalleggTrentino Alto Adige, Italy

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Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from South Tyrol, where Merlot shows a different side from the one it develops in warmer regions. The altitude of the vineyards and the contrast between warm days and cold nights slow ripening, helping to retain freshness and structure and giving more defined acidity.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, which preserves clean aromas and extracts the tannins with precision. Regular punch-downs during maceration build colour and structure.

Ageing

The wine is aged in oak barrels, where it gains notes of vanilla and spice and extra depth.

Tasting profile

Mature, focused and slightly austere, with an Alpine character. The acidity is defined and the feel focused; the wine is precise, taut and slightly restrained rather than soft and enveloping. Vanilla and spice notes come from the oak. The profile is concentrated and balanced, with a firm tannic structure. Powerful and serious, yet very food-friendly.

Serving and pairing

Suited to a substantial autumn dinner.

Vintage notes

The description names the 2022 vintage but gives no account of its weather.