Merlot Crianza DO - Piedemonte

The Merlot Crianza of Piedemonte appears in the glass in a magnificent garnet red and enchants with its multilayered intense bouquet. This spoils in the foreground with the spicy notes of vanilla and toffee, while the core is determined by black berries and licorice.

This Crianza from Spain is fleshy and tasty on the palate with lovely flavors of vanilla in harmony with the sweet tannins and fruit flavors. This interplay makes this Merlot a complex and elegant wine which ends in a long finish.

Vinification for the Merlot Crianza from Piedemonte

The berries for this single varietal Merlot are fermented and macerated in stainless steel vats. 

The fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature between 28 and 30 ° Celsius. They are then macerated for between 15 and 20 days, depending on the phenolic characteristics and the nature of the berries. 

After the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine remains in oak barrels for 9 months. After aging in barrels, the wine is then bottled. The preservation in the bottle causes the rounding of the wine and also gives it a structure that makes it very elegant.

Food recommendation for the Merlot Crianza from Piedemonte

Enjoy this dry red wine with pasta, gratin, risotto, with delicate dishes of pork and beef or mild cheese.

Awards for the Merlot Crianza from Piedemonte

• Mundus Vini: Gold (2012 vintage)
• Mundus Vini: Silver (vintages 2013, 2014)
• Concours Mondial de Bruxelles: Silver (2008 vintage)

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