Denomination
Merlot di Gudo DOC
Grape variety
100% Merlot
Vinification and aging
This red wine is produced in steel with a controlled temperature fermentation lasting about 2 weeks. The aging takes place in steel barrels for about a year and then it is left for at least 6 months in the bottle.
Soil
The grapes for this wine come from vineyards on gentle slopes and hillside vineyards located in Gudo, a district of Bellinzona, an extremely sunny area on the right bank of the Ticino river. The soils are situated on an alluvial fan and have particular characteristics with a mix of clayey soils, quite sandy on the hill but rich in granitic gneiss.
Tasting notes
Color: intense ruby red color
Aroma: the wine's aroma recalls forest berries
Taste: on the palate it is balanced and well-structured. Nice fruit and good drinkability
Food and wine pairing
It is a very versatile wine that accompanies everyday cuisine based on traditional pasta and risottos, white meats such as rabbit and poultry, and young alpine cheeses.
Serving temperature
14-16°C
