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TERRE ALTE |
| BIANCO DI MERLOT - TICINO DOC |
| Vintage: |
2009 |
| Variety: |
Merlot |
Location of the vineyards
|
Tre Valli (Leventina, Rivera and Blenio Valley) |
| Winemaking: |
The must for this white Merlot is obtained from the free-run juice of the
crushing and partial destemming and a very gentle subsequent pressing. It is
fermented in stainless-steel tanks at a temperature of 18 – 20°C. In order to
maintain characteristic freshness and savour, the Terre Alte is not permitted
to undergo malolactic fermentation. |
| Alcohol content: |
12,5 % vol |
| Color: |
Charged straw yellow. |
| Bouquet: |
Delicate and harmonious, with white peach notes and floral tones. |
| Palate: |
Fruity and dry. Fresh, harmonious and intense. Mineral and long at the finish. |
Ideal Drink-Temperature:
|
8 – 10°C |
| Ageing
potential: |
The Terre Alte 2009 will reach its full expressive potential beginning in
summer of 2010 and will retain its character through 2013 and beyond if
properly cellared. |
| Packaging: |
50 cl. in cartons of 15 bottles
75 cl. in cartons of 6 bottles |
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