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Torre dei Vescovi Merlot Vicenza DOC wine — Colli Vicentini winery — Dionysus
RedVeneziaDOC

Torre dei Vescovi Merlot Vicenza DOC

by Colli Vicentini · Veneto, Italy

AppellationVeneziaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesMerlot
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18–20 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Colli VicentiniVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Merlot grapes are grown in the province of Vicenza, on hills with deep, cool clay-limestone soils.

Vinification

After harvest the grapes are destemmed and crushed. Fermentation and skin maceration take place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24–26 °C.

Ageing

The wine is aged in steel tanks and oak barrels. The text gives no sizes or durations.

Label / history

The wine belongs to the "Torre dei Vescovi" range, which is sold in restaurants and wine shops in many countries.