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Merlot Ventus

Merlot Ventus is a top quality wine made of grapes from the vineyard in the Bilje Low Hills. Its fruity varietal aroma mingles with strong but elegant tannins.

Full and lively flavour is complemented by gentle tannins that round off the wine's harmony.

Vintage: 2006

Variety: 100% merlot

Grape growing and winemaking details:

Vineyard: Terraced vineyards in the Bilje Low Hills.
Harvest: By hand, at the beginning of October.
Maceration: Eight days.
Fermentation: Below 30 ºC, followed by malolactic fermentation.
Maturation: 20% in French barriques, 80% in large oak barrels.

Wine description:

Colour: Dark ruby red colour.
Nose: Intense, fruity aromas of red fruits prevail.
Palate: Fruity varietal aroma intertwines with strong yet elegant tannins.
Harmony: A harmonious wine with gentle acidity and soft tannins.
Ageing potential: Up to 10 years.

Wine parameters:

Alcohol: 13,0 %vol.
Sugar content: Dry, 1,5 g/l of residual sugar.
Total acidity: 5,3 g/l.
Serving temperature: 16 – 18 ºC.
Marriage of food and wine: Main courses, mainly red meat, venison, matured Nanos cheese.