Questo vino
Grapes
A selected blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet and 25% Refosco.
Vinification
The three varieties are destemmed and fermented separately. Cool maceration and fermentation are completed in approximately 20 days. After pressing and settling, the wines are racked into stainless-steel tanks for natural malolactic fermentation; this conversion may already begin during the initial fermentation stage.
Ageing
The three components are assembled and matured for approximately 12 months in small American-oak barrels. The wine remains in contact with its lees, with frequent bâtonnage, until bottling. It then rests in bottle for at least two months before release and is sealed with a composite DIAM cork.
Technical data
Approximately 30,000 bottles are produced annually, in 750 ml and 1,500 ml formats.
Tasting profile
An intense red with brilliant ruby highlights. The palate is broad, rich and full-bodied, with considerable flavour intensity and mouth-filling weight. Fine-grained tannins are soft yet lively, and the wine concludes with a persistent, velvety sensation. Despite its year in American oak, the characteristics of its three component varieties remain distinct.
Serving and pairing
Serve at approximately 20–21 °C. Pair with fattier steaks such as ribeye or sirloin, beef short ribs, braised beef, roast or grilled lamb, venison, cassoulet, rustic duck dishes, roast goose or glazed ham. Cheese partners range from Brie and Gorgonzola dolce to Asiago, Castelmagno, Fontina, Gouda, Parmigiano and Pecorino. Suitable vegetable pairings include Portobello, champignon and porcini mushrooms, broccoli rabe, grilled radicchio and roasted Brussels sprouts; rosemary, basil and thyme complement the wine’s cedar-like and eucalyptus-toned character.
