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Bottega Vinai Merlot wine — Cavit winery — Dionysus
Red

Bottega Vinai Merlot

by Cavit · Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesMerlot
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at14–16 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CavitTrentino Alto Adige, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyard lies in the Valley of Lakes, at the foot of the Dolomites and north of Lake Garda. It has a sub-Mediterranean climate, with gentle, dry afternoon breezes and low nighttime temperatures.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at peak ripeness in early October and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place on the skins in small steel vats at 26–27 °C for 12–14 days.

Ageing

The wine matures in barriques for 15 months, followed by a short period in large oak casks.