San Simone Merlot Riserva Evante 2018

San Simone Merlot Riserva Evante 2018

San Simone, 0,75 l - 13.00%
100% Merlot

CHF 17.40
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How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
San Simone Merlot Riserva Evante 2018
Evante, “Thriving” in Greek mythology, was the son of Dionysus, God of love and wine. It is told that Dionysus wanted his son Evante to reign over a land particularly suitable for cultivation of the vine.

Colour

Intense ruby red with violet hues.

Bouquet

Intense and varied, it is characterized by fruity and spicy notes, that ranges from blackcurrant jam to spirit cherry, from cloves and black pepper to chocolate.

Flavour

Full-bodied, intense, round and harmonious, it is characterized by sturdy tannic structure and shows a freshness well balanced with soft notes. Perfectly matching the nose, is velvety and sapid; the aftertaste is persistent and closes on tones of fruit and spices.

Pairing

Excellent with main course, like risotto with mushrooms or liver and ravioli with meat. It accompanies pleasantly boiled, grilled and roasted red meats and aged hard cheeses. Excellent with herb beef steak.

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Features

Name San Simone Merlot Riserva Evante 2018
Type Red still
Classification DOC Friuli Grave Merlot Riserva
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Merlot
Country Italy
Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Origin Friuli Venezia Giulia region, western area of Friuli Grave Doc appellation, municipality of Azzano Decimo
Soil composition Alluvial soil composed essentially of limestone and clay.
Cultivation system Guyot
No. plants per hectare 4500
Yield per hectare 50 q.
Harvest IV week of September - I week of October.
Fermentation temperature 26-28 °C
Vinification Crushing and destemming, followed by approximately 20 days maceration in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (26-28 °C).
Ageing After racking, fermentation in oak barrels where it refines for about 18 months. The aging continues in stainless steel vats before the bottling. Finally refining in bottle for 6 months.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Excellent with main course, like risotto with mushrooms or liver and ravioli with meat. It accompanies pleasantly boiled, grilled and roasted red meats and aged hard cheeses. Excellent with herb beef steak.

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2018
San Simone
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