Castelvecchio Carso Merlot Dileo 2016

Castelvecchio Carso Merlot Dileo 2016

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How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Castelvecchio Carso Merlot Dileo 2016
The Merlot of Castelvecchio, a selection of Merlot grapes, is a classic and important wine with special structure and body. The colour is deep ruby-red with some brownish shades. The intense and complex smell, is reminiscent of ripe wild red berries with a bit of a spicy note. The Merlot is persistently round, velvety and elegant to the taste, with an aromatic after taste. It is suggested for all important occasions.

Colour

Intense ruby red color with brown and bright reflections.

Bouquet

Intense and complex. Notes of wild red mature fruit. It ends with a spicy touch.

Flavour

Full flavor, velvety, elegant. With a long finish, harmonious.

Pairing

A classic red wine with important structure and special body. We suggest combining it with important and elegant meals.

Pasta
Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Castelvecchio Carso Merlot Dileo 2016
Type Red still
Classification DOC Carso Merlot
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Merlot
Country Italy
Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Origin Sagrado (GO)
Climate The area is constantly ventilated and influenced by the near sea.
Soil composition The landscape is typical of the Carso region: arid and rocky soil with a reduced stratum of red sand, but rich in iron and lime-stone.
Harvest The harvest takes place in the first half of October with a careful selection of the best grapes.
Vinification Followed by the vinification with the most advanced winemaking techniques.
Ageing In wooden barrels (barrique and tonneau) for three years. The aging continues in bottle for 4 months before release.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing A classic red wine with important structure and special body. We suggest combining it with important and elegant meals.

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Vintage

Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
xtraWine
87/100 
2016
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