Grapes variety:

Colli Euganei Merlot.

Cultivation system, “a Cappuccina”, or arched cane, with a field density of 4000 plants per hectare; it

faces south with a production of 2 kilos per plant. The vineyard is about 15-years-ord.

Grape-harvest period:

Middle of October, the grapes are partially dried; control of hydric stress. The grape-harvest is carried

on with 6kg wood crates each.

Winemaking process:

The peculiarity of this wine is the very long maceration at controlled temperature: the main part is carried

out in wood containers. Malolactic fermentation completed.

Aging/Refining:

50% in big wood casks and the rest in barrels of second passage, for a period of 12 months. Then there

is the refining process in bottle of at least eight months.

Colour:

Very deep ruby red with garnet nuances.

Aroma:

The cherry and toasted flavours give a sensation of pleasant equilibrium. The cinnamon, the liquorice

and the underwood nuances grant it elegant and particular characteristics.

Taste:

The harmonic note comes back in an impetuous way; the taste is full, generous, long of noble sensations,

important in terms of structure and volume.

Alcoholic content:

13%.

Serving temperature:

18 °C.

Food suggestions:

This wine is the ideal setting for red meats-based plates, game and tasty grilled meat.

Notes:

It has been awarded at the International Wine Challenge Competition "Vinitaly" in 2003.