Disio Merlot

AREA OF ORIGIN: Western Sicily in the area of Alcamo, Valdibella Estate.

CLASSIFICATION: IGP Terre Siciliane (Protected Geographical Indication – Sicilian Territory).

SOIL: Medium-textured and fertile soil, with lots of nutrients and organic matter.

ALTITUDE: 250-300 metres above sea level.

VINEYARD: Counter-espalier training with Guyot pruning system.

CLIMATE: Mild and rainy winter, hot and windy summer.

GRAPE HARVEST: Third week of September. Manual harvesting

VINIFICATION: Destemming and maceration for 15 days with periodic movement inside the tanks. Light refining in wooden barrels.

ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES: Ruby red color with violet reflexes of good structure. Intense, elegant and balanced scent
which reminds of mixed berries.

FOOD PAIRING: Pairs well with red meat, grilled meat, aged cheese and cold cuts

TEMPERATURE: Serve at 18°-20° C.

ALCOHOL CONTENT:13% – 13,5% vol.