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MALVAGLIA |
| MERLOT - TICINO DOC |
| Vintage: |
2008 |
| Variety: |
Merlot |
Location of the vineyards
|
Municipality of Malvaglia (400 m. s. l. m.) in the Blenio Valley |
| Winemaking: |
Vinified traditionally with a maceration period of 10 to 12 days at 28 - 30°C in
stainless-steel tanks. The wine is matured in oak casks of 34 to 42 hl and twothree
years old barriques for 12 months. |
| Alcohol content: |
12.8 % vol |
| Color: |
Intense ruby red. |
| Bouquet: |
Intense and fruity, with notes of ripe red berries fruits, and delicates
roasted nuances. |
| Palate: |
Fresh and fruity. Smooth, harmonious and elegant, medium bodied.
Balanced and persistent at the finish. |
Ideal Drink-Temperature:
|
16 – 18 °C |
| Ageing
potential: |
The Malvaglia 2008 will reach its full expressive potential beginning in the
fall of 2010 and will continue to develop in character through 2014 and
beyond if properly cellared. |
| Packaging: |
75cl: carton of 6 bottles |
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