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Merlot

Barberani Foresco Rosso (2016)

Product Information

Country: Italy

Area: Umbria

Wine style: Red

Varietal: Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon

Style: Dry

Alc（％）: 13.5

Grade: I.G.T.

Producer: Barberani

Serving Temperature（℃）: 16-18

Size: 750ml

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Description

Grape Variety :  Sangiovese 80% cabernet sauvignon 10% merlot 10%

Tasting Note: 
A blend that is by now a classic. A littlepercentage of Cabernet Sauvignon andMerlot gives an elegant touch to theSangiovese Grosso. It shows how in　addition to prestigious white wines, ourarea can produce classy Reds with greatbody and drinkability. 

Food Matching : This wine is perfect with first courses,grilled and spit-roasted Red and whitemeat, game and wild meat dishes.

Terroir/Vinification

Climate : Mediterran with close lake influence. Windy with high difference of temperature between night and day.

Geology: eocene age clay with limestone

Harvest : MANUAL

Vinification : 
Prefermentative crio maceration with skin contact for 12 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel with temperature controlled using indigenous yeasts. Soft press. Maceration with yeasts batonage for 10-12 months in french oak barriques.

Aging :  10-12 months in french oak barriques

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