Questo vino

Vineyard and terroir

The Merlot comes from Ronco della Fiorella in the municipality of Prepotto, Udine. The east-facing vineyards lie at 160 m above sea level. Their Eocene marl is rich in potassium and trace elements, balances clay with stony material, and contains little organic matter. The vines are trained to Guyot and short Sylvoz systems. The site’s elevation contributes body, aromatic breadth and a rich, rounded texture.

Grapes

100% Merlot.

Vinification

Harvest takes place at the end of September, with the grapes picked by hand into crates. They are destemmed and crushed, followed by maceration with daily délestage. Malolactic fermentation is completed in wood.

Ageing

The wine matures for approximately 11 months in stainless-steel tanks and second-use barriques, then spends several additional months in bottle before release. French wooden barrels are used for the estate's red wines.