MERLOT PIAVE DOC ORGANIC

Winemakers: LA CANTINA PIZZOLATO SAS
Appellation: PIAVE DOC
Varietal:100% MERLOT

Production area: The estate is located in the rich and flourishing countryside in the north of Treviso, and the vineyards are situated on the plains and hillsides near PIAVE river.

Yield per Vine Hectare: Harvested by hand during the end of August. The average is 120 hectolitres per hectare, althought it varies depending on the climate conditions of every year.

Hectares of production: 10 hectares

Vinification: The wine is vinified off the skins and fermentation is completed in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures.

Analytical data: 12% alc./vol.

Ageing: no

Colour: ruby red

Nose: dry, full-bodies, balanced tannins

Taste: Plum jam, roasted root vegetable and barnyard mud aromas follow through on a brisk entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with tomato and onion skin notes. Finishes with a quick, cherry water and wet cedar plank fade.

Serving suggestions: ideal with cut meats, ripe cheese and creative first courses.

Notes : wine made from USDA National Organic Program Certifield
Grapes. Certifield by BIOS.

 

Este Beverage Tasting Institute (BTI) – www.tastings.com
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Bronze Medal
RATED: 83 points (Recommended)

WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE
84 pts  – Pizzolato Merlot