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DOC COLLIO MERLOT 2022 JZB

Limited selection of Merlot exclusively from the Giasbana (Jazbine) vineyard on clay and ponka (marl). Southeast exposure, gentle slope, harvested at full maturity in late September. Fermentation takes place in open vats with destemmed grapes, and maturation in used tonneaux for two years on their lees. Bottled unfiltered.

 

Vineyard: Giasbana, 50-100m above sea level; clay and Eocene flysch, organic farming, grass cover, short double Guyot pruning, yield of 40q/ha, full sun, south-east exposure

Grapes: Merlot

Vinification: Maceration in open vats

Fermentation: Spontaneous in 5hl oak barrels

Aging: Spontaneous in 5hl oak barrels

Bottling: without gravity filtration

Tasting notes: Purple-red, aromas of red fruit, cherries, and blackberries, accompanied by hints of curry, violet, and persistent vegetal notes. Surprisingly drinkable and juicy, slightly balsamic and fresh, silky and velvety, with soft, well-integrated tannins


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