Antico Broilo – Merlot DOC 2005
| Producer: |
Antico Broilo |
| Wine: |
Merlot DOC 2005 |
| Grape Variety: |
100% Merlot |
| Production Zone: |
Prepotto, Colli Orientali del Friuli (Udine) |
| Altitude: |
360 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
2.2 acres, 2 tons per acre |
| Exposure: |
Northeast |
| Soil: |
Mix between clay and sand, mostly chalcky |
| Vinification & Aging: |
After the grapes were harvested manually in October from 30 year old vines, they went to the selected clusters, destemmed and pressed. The must went in the first alcoholic fermentation for 24-36 hours. After that the wine rested for 15-20 days of maceration. The wine is aged in French oak (225l) for 23 months, followed by 6 months in the bottle. |
| Production: |
410 cases |
| Alcohol: |
14% |
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