Colforte Merlot IGT delle Venezie 1997

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Colforte Merlot IGT delle Venezie 1997

Colforte Merlot IGT delle Venezie 1997 - Bolla

Colforte is made of the finest Merlot grapes whose vines thrive in clay soil. The special structure of this red wine derives from prolonged maceration at a controlled temperature. After fermentation, the wine ages for four months in French oak barrels: during this period, Colforte's typical ruby red color with hints of purple stabilizes. It ages in bottles for several months to complete maturation. The result is a pure Merlot with a complex structure. Its has an intense, well-balanced bouquet and a soft, full-bodied flavuor with a lingering aromatic finish.

Area of origin: Le Venezie,

Grape variety: Merlot.

Soil type: Well suited clay soils.

Alcohol content: 12,5 %Vol.

Production technique: The grapes are harvested in the third week of September when they are ripe.A long period of maceration and fermentation at controlled temperature, followed by maturing in oak barriques, allows the exceptional structure of the wine to express its full potential.

Colour: Deep ruby red with velvet hues.

Bouquet: Spicy, with hints of nut, coconut and anise.

Flavour: Full and soft with long persistence, with hints of coconut, liquorice, vanilla and anise.

Residual sugar: 1,5 gr/l.

Total acidity: 5,5 gr/l.

Shelf life: Correctly stored may be aged for 3/4 years.

Serving temperature: 18°C (64°F).

Food accompaniment: Red meats, roast red and white meats, grilled and boiled meats, casseroles.

Francesco Bolla

Enoteca Bacchus Berne

Letzte Änderung 06/09/99/585