'Siebeneich' Alto Adige Merlot Riserva DOC Terlano 2020

This Merlot, which grows best in warm, south-facing areas, is a full-bodied red wine, but particularly impresses with its finesse. The processing is very accurate, so we have a manual harvest and selection of the grapes. Destemming of the bunches and subsequent slow fermentation at a controlled temperature and delicate handling of the must in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and aging for 12 months, partly in large wooden barrels (50%) and partly in barriques (50%). For the aging in barriques, one third of them are used in new barrels. Assembly three months before bottling. In this way, we have a sparkling ruby red wine by the glass. The fruity notes of dried plum and cranberry are combined with aromas of herbs such as mint and eucalyptus, enriched by a veil of black pepper. Overall, therefore, a very varied bouquet. Thanks to its tannic structure and pronounced fruity aromas, this Merlot is well developed on the palate, with a complex structure and a persistent aftertaste. To try!