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Merlot Biljenski Griči Lanthieri

The grapes for Merlot Biljenski Griči Lanthieri grow in the vineyards among the Bilje Low Hills. A great number of warm sunny days enables a rich structure of grapes.

The wine has a warm, accentuated and full flavour which is typical of this variety. A light tannic tinge rounds off the harmony of the wine.

Vintage: 2002

Variety: 100 % merlot

Grape growing and winemaking details:

Vineyard: Terraced vineyards in the Bilje Low Hills, old vines.
Harvest: First week in October.
Maceration: Ten days in rotational fermenters at a temperature of 30 ºC.
Fermentation: In stainless steel vats.
Maturation: Two years in 4,000-litre barrels made of Slavonian oak.

Wine description:

Colour: Appealing, deep and lively ruby red colour.
Nose: Mature and fruity with prevailing notes of cherry.
Palate: Ripe small fruits (cherry, plum, mulberry) and a velvety taste of noble sweet tannins. The flavour is warm and strong with a high alcoholic content.
Harmony: Smooth, balanced and mellow wine.
Ageing potential: Up to 15 years.

Wine parameters:

Alcohol: 12,5 %vol.
Sugar content: Dry, 3,6 g/l.
Total acidity: 4,8 g/l.
Serving temperature: 14 – 16 ºC.
Marriage of food and wine: Main courses like pork (roast meat, cutlets), grilled lambkin, tenderloin, venison (boar, chamois, roebuck, bear).

Awards:

2006 - Merlot Biljenski Griči Lanthieri 1998 - gold medal - International Fair of Agriculture and Food Gornja Radgona