Merlot Benedetič

Merlot Noir, Merlau

2022

An elegant, smooth and fruit-forward Merlot for lovers of lighter reds. This beautiful ruby wine reveals aromas of ripe cherries, mulberries, raspberries and blackberries, followed by a harmonious palate with soft tannins and a medium body. A versatile food companion, it pairs wonderfully with red meat, pasta, gnocchi and all kinds of pizza, especially dishes with rich, spicy tomato sauces. Serve at 14–16 °C and enjoy its effortless charm.

Technical

Type of wine: Red, dry
Total acidity: 5.87 g/l
pH: 3.48
Alcohol: 14.0 vol. %
Vineyards age: 20 years
Vineyard: Vineyard on a plateau, 4,500 vines/ha, single Guyot
Bottling: 750 ml bottles, box of 6 bottles, microgranular cork (Fortis)
Service temperature: 14-17 °C

Vineyard

Exposure: S-SW
Location: Končevo, 100 m above sea level
Soil & Climate: Flysch, in Brda called opoka; sub-Mediterranean, influenced by warm sea air and cold Alpine winds.
Harvest: Exclusively by hand; usually begins in the last week of September.
Cultivation: Integrated pest management; environmentally friendly, sustainable cultivation.

Vinification

The grapes were destemmed immediately after harvest, after which the must, together with the berry skins, was transferred into a vinificator, where it macerated/fermented for 16 days at 25 °C. This was followed by pressing. After fermentation, the wine was transferred to stainless steel tanks, where malolactic fermentation took place, and it matured on fine lees until bottling