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Ramione Merlot-Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT wine — Baglio di Pianetto winery — Dionysus
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Ramione Merlot-Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT

by Baglio di Pianetto · Sicily, Italy

Type
Red
Grapes
Nero d'Avola, Merlot
Alcohol
13.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Dark
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Baglio di PianettoSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Merlot and Nero d’Avola grow on clay-limestone soils.

Vinification

The grapes are hand-harvested from mid-September through the first ten days of October, collected in 20 kg crates and transported to the winery. After destemming and gentle pressing, the Nero d’Avola undergoes natural maceration for 18–22 days in tanks holding up to 150 hl. The Merlot is fermented traditionally.

Ageing

The wine matures in small oak barrels that are either new or one year old.

Label / history

Ramione was created in honour of the winery’s former owner, Baron Antonio Palizzolo of Ramione.