MERLOT RISERVA PUNGGL ALTO ADIGE D.O.C. 2023

Ruby red color. On the nose, aromas of ripe and blum berries are perceived, as well as notes of fine dark chocolate. On the palate it is powerful and complex, soft fruit flavors are perceived, and it has a long and persistent finish.

Name: Merlot Riserva Alto Adige D.O.C.

Grapes: 100% Merlot

Production area: Pungger, South Tyrol, Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige

Training system: Guyot

Harvest: hand-harvested in crates

Vinification: After destemming, a short cold maceration takes place, the wine ferments at a constant temperature of 28-30°C for about 10 days to refine the fruit bouquet. During fermentation, the must is maintained in contact with the peels at regular intervals by means of pump-overs and gentle punch-downs. Thus, optimal extraction of color pigments from the skins is achieved, while enhancing the
fruity aromas of the wine. Two careful rackings are performed

Refinement: in wooden barriques for 12 months and in concrete barrels for 6 months followed by bottle aging for another 6 months

Alcohol content: 14.5% - contains sulphites

Serving temperature: 16 ° C

Available formats
Bottle 0.75 L ZEMPUN075

Perfect pairing
Italiamy recommends pairing the Merlot Riserva Punkl with a dish of South Tyrolean game meat.