Bosco del Merlo
Campo Camino Merlot Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOC Venezia Merlot Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Ageing takes place in 30 hl barrels for 12 months and is completed with a further 4 months of bottle ageing. |
- Name and vintage: Venezia DOC Merlot Riserva Campo Camino 2022, 14% vol
- Aromatic profile: notes of plum, cherry, wild berries, vanilla and black pepper
- Taste and structure: dry, velvety, full and harmonious, with significant structure
- Vinification: maceration for over 20 days, 12 months in oak and 4 in bottle
- Pairings and serving: red meats and mature cheeses; serve at 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bosco del Merlo Campo Camino Merlot Riserva is a still red wine that elegantly expresses the characteristics of Merlot. It displays an intense red colour enriched with purple hues. The bouquet is broad and complex, defined by plum notes, cherry and small wild berries, complemented by hints of vanilla and black pepper. On the palate, it is velvety and full-bodied, offering a dry and harmonious sip supported by a solid structure. It is the ideal companion for braised red meats, mature cheeses, flavourful vegetarian dishes and the traditional Friulian frico.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Veneto, at the heart of the Venezia denomination area. The vineyards of Bosco del Merlo stretch along the route of ancient Roman consular roads and are managed according to the principles of sustainable viticulture. The name on the label refers to the vineyard of origin and pays homage to the chimney of an old kiln that characterises the surrounding landscape. Thanks to careful soil zoning, the winery is able to enhance the natural vocation of the land, offering a vegan-certified production with a strong territorial connection.
How it is produced
The winemaking process involves a prolonged maceration of the grapes for over twenty days, which is essential for extracting colour and the richness of phenolic compounds. The subsequent malolactic fermentation imparts roundness, perfectly integrating the fruity aromas. Ageing continues for twelve months in large oak barrels, which lend elegance to the tannic texture while preserving the identity of the grape variety. Finally, a four-month rest allows the structured profile to consolidate, bringing the wine's balance to completion before tasting.
History and Curiosities
The name of this elegant Merlot Riserva refers to the tall chimney of an old brick kiln. Born along the ancient Roman consular roads, the wine embodies the philosophy of Bosco del Merlo, combining tradition with cutting-edge technology. With modern zoning techniques and sustainable viticulture, the winery reduces its environmental impact. The result is an excellent organic and vegan product, deeply connected to its territory.
Awards
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2022
94/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1988
- Oenologist: Antonio Lucarelli
- Bottles produced: 880.000
- Hectares: 70
The Bosco del Merlo estate winery started up in 1977 in Annone Veneto, founded by siblings Carlo, Lucia and Roberto Paladin. Thanks to a profitable collaboration with the Istituto Sperimentale per la Viticoltura di Conegliano, a careful and modern zoning technique was immediately implemented in order to get the best out of the terroir, working the vineyard piece by piece. In the nineties, in the small town of Lison di Portogruaro, the cradle of viticulture in this wine-making region, a further 50 hectares of land was acquired, which therefore doubled capacity, increasing it to around 100 hectares in total.
Over the course of the years Bosco del Merlo has benefited from the advice of famous oenologists and experts from the Faculties of Oenology and Agriculture in Padua and Milan, such as Franco Bernabei and Leonardo Valenti, in its quest to find the most forward-thinking solutions for achieving optimal quality with the lowest environmental impact. Read more
| Name | Bosco del Merlo Campo Camino Merlot Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Venezia DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Bosco del Merlo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name of this elegant Merlot Riserva refers to the tall chimney of an old brick kiln. Born along the ancient Roman consular roads, the wine embodies the philosophy of Bosco del Merlo, combining tradition with cutting-edge technology. With modern zoning techniques and sustainable viticulture, the winery reduces its environmental impact. The result is an excellent organic and vegan product, deeply connected to its territory. |
| Origin | Annone Veneto (VE) |
| Production technique | Maceration of the grapes for over 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation; ageing for 12 months in large oak barrels and a further 4 months in the bottle |
| Wine making | The maceration of the grapes lasts for over 20 days; this phase is followed by malolactic fermentation, which provides roundness and softness, and balances the typical fragrances of Merlot. |
| Aging | Ageing takes place in 30 hl barrels for 12 months and is completed with a further 4 months of bottle ageing. |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| PH | 3.57 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |