It has been more than a century since the vine of the Merlot has been cultivated in South Tyrol, showing that it has acclimated well to the South Tyrolean microclimate. Without distorting its essence, the winery Colterenzio (Kellerei Schreckbichl) produces its Merlot by letting it mature for a few months in steel, so as to keep its distinctive traits intact.
What is obtained is given a wine characterized by its typical smoothness, ready to drink and satisfying, the child of careful vinification. Belonging to the Classic line, with which the winery wants to enhance purity of terroir and varietal, Colterenzio (Kellerei Schreckbichl) gives us a Merlot that never tires, always ready to fully indulge until the end.
Tasting Notes.: si presents a beautiful ruby red intense and bright in the glass. On the nose, hints of red berry fruit combine with light spicy sensations and nuances of bitter cocoa, creating a timely and pleasant olfactory bouquet. The palate is consistent with the nose, full and soft, with good structure and excellent persistence.
Pairings: ideal for pairing with meat-based second courses, given its smoothness it is also excellent with spicy cheeses. Try it with Sicilian pecorino with chili.
| Name | Colterenzio (Kellerei Schreckbichl) Merlot 2022 |
| Type | Still red wine |
| Classification | DOC Alto Adige |
| Year | 2022 |
| Format | 0.75 l Standard |
| Grade alcohol | 13.00% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country |
Italy
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| Region | Trentino South Tyrol |
| Location | Cornaiano (BZ) |
| Climate | Microclimate cool with large temperature ranges between day and night. Altitude: 350-450 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition. | Volcanic soils with moraine deposits. |
| Farming system | Espalier |
| Yield per hectare | 45 hl |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Fermentation period | 14 days. |
| Vinification | Short maceration a fresh and subsequent fermentation at 25 °C for 14 days. |
| Aging | Malolactic and aging of the wine 2/3 in large wooden barrels (35 hl) and 1/3 in barriques for 12 months. One year of bottle aging. |
| Total acidity | 5.00 gr/L |
| Residual Sugars | 3.10 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Matching | Pasta with meat sauce, Beef tagliata, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Saffron risotto, Mature cheeses, Roast meat, Baked pork knuckle, Stewed red meat |
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