Riondo
Merlot 2022
Other years:
2023| Denomination | IGT Veneto |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Merlot |
| Aging | Aged partly in stainless steel and partly in large wooden barrels for 12 months. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Vintage and origin: Merlot 2022 Veneto IGT, Monteforte d’Alpone (Verona), Italy
- Intense aromas: blueberry, ripe plum, jam, chocolate, cloves, vanilla
- Dry taste: light to medium body, fresh and concentrated, soft tannins, rounded finish
- Vinification: late harvest and partial drying, fermentation in steel with CO₂
- Ageing and serving: 12 months between steel and large barrels; decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Riondo Merlot is a still red wine that faithfully reflects its grape variety. It releases intense aromas of red and black fruits, such as blueberry and ripe plum, enriched by notes of jam, chocolate, and spicy hints of clove and vanilla. On the palate, it is fresh, medium-bodied, and boasts excellent concentration. The soft tannins blend with a pleasant acidity, delivering a rounded and elegant finish. This red is ideal for pairing with roasts, grilled meats, rich sauces, and mature cheeses. It expresses its qualities best if decanted for an hour and served between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the province of Verona, along the hillside slopes of Monteforte d’Alpone. The Merlot grapes are grown using organic and sustainable farming methods, in vineyards designed to enhance the sun-ripened fruit. The strong connection with the Veneto designation highlights the local soil and climate vocation. Riondo’s philosophy aims to capture the authentic expression of its homeland, offering a sip that balances energy and smoothness. This careful agronomic work gives the wine remarkable ageing potential, ensuring a harmonious evolution that can last from five to ten years.
How it is produced
Production begins with a late harvest of partially dried grapes, a process that takes place partly on the vine and partly in controlled environments. In the winery, vinification in stainless steel uses technology that employs carbon dioxide to continuously mix the must and skins, extracting colour and structure without compromising the natural freshness of the aromas. The final stage involves twelve months of ageing, divided between steel tanks and large wooden barrels. This resting period is essential to smooth the wine’s texture and enhance its refined final harmony.
History and Curiosities
Riondo Merlot is born on the Venetian hills of Monteforte d’Alpone, celebrating its deep connection with the land. Its extraordinary complexity stems from a careful late harvest of partially dried grapes, enhanced by an innovative vinification system. A meticulous twelve-month ageing process, divided between stainless steel and large wooden barrels, enriches this sustainable wine with enveloping fruity and spicy notes. An authentic expression of its land, it offers a smooth sip capable of evolving harmoniously over time.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
The 6,000 hectares of vineyards of the Collis Group cover the main production zones of the region between the Provinces of Verona, Vicena and Padua: Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Garganega and Corvina being the most renowned appellations and grape arieties among local and international consumers. Read more
| Name | Riondo Merlot 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Veneto IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Riondo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Riondo Merlot is born on the Venetian hills of Monteforte d’Alpone, celebrating its deep connection with the land. Its extraordinary complexity stems from a careful late harvest of partially dried grapes, enhanced by an innovative vinification system. A meticulous twelve-month ageing process, divided between stainless steel and large wooden barrels, enriches this sustainable wine with enveloping fruity and spicy notes. An authentic expression of its land, it offers a smooth sip capable of evolving harmoniously over time. |
| Origin | Monteforte d'Alpone (VR), Veneto |
| Harvest | Late harvest |
| Production technique | Late harvest of ripe grapes with partial drying (on the vine and under controlled conditions), vinification in stainless steel at controlled temperature using a 'technological tank' system with carbon dioxide mixing, maturation partly in stainless steel and partly in large wooden casks for 12 months |
| Wine making | A portion of the grapes is left to wither on the vine before harvest, while another part is picked at maturity and dried under controlled temperature and humidity conditions. Vinification takes place using the 'technological tank' system, where the grape skins and wine are continuously mixed by the force of carbon dioxide to extract colour and tannins. |
| Aging | Aged partly in stainless steel and partly in large wooden barrels for 12 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |