Description
Denomination: Benaco Bresciano Rosso IGT
Classification: Still red wine
Grape variety: Merlot | Rebo | Marzemino
Location of Vineyards: Cantrina, Brescia
Age of Vineyards: Vineyards planted in 1998
Exposure: South | east
Altitude: 195 metri s.l.m.
Soil: Sub-alkaline, medium-deep soils
Cultivation system: Guyot
Plant density: 6.500 plants/HA
HA yield : 50 HL
Harvest period: On several occasions between the beginning and the end of September
Winemaking: Macerations and fermentation for 12-18 days in stainless steel vats with daily punching down of the cap and “dèlestages”, constant control of the temperatures. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in barriques for 18 months.
Refining: In bottle for 6 months
Alcohol: 15 % vol
Longevity: 8-10 years
Decanting time: 1 or 2 hours
Serving temperature: 18°C
Appearance: Deep opaque ruby red with purplish highlights
Smell: A complex nose reminiscent of wild red berries, herbs and spices
Taste: On the palate it displays the powerful character of a ripe Merlot, echoing the sensations of the nose along with mouth-filling softness
Food matching: Stewed and braised meats, game and mature cheeses
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