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Merlot da Solo Monferrato DOC wine — Marchesi Gresy winery — Dionysus

Merlot da Solo Monferrato DOC

by Marchesi Gresy · Sicily, Italy

AppellationMonferratoDOC
TypeRed
GrapesMerlot
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for15 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Marchesi GresySicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie on south-facing slopes in the commune of Cassine, in the province of Alessandria, at 200 metres above sea level.

Vinification

The wine is made using traditional methods, including 14 days of maceration and malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

It matures for 30 months in French barriques, followed by 22–24 months in bottle.