Merlot Santepietre

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Following the success of the merlot grape worldwide, its vinification has also been the subject of a fresh approach; well ripened grapes are vinified by the traditional red wine method, with a long maceration on the skins; fermentation takes place slowly, at a relatively low temperature to protect the varietal aromas.

This cultivar has been cultivated in Veneto since time immemorial, but it is only in the last few years that it has received the appreciation it deserved. Selected clones that yield richer grapes and lower production per vine were introduced. Sites in the region of Trentino, on the hills along the Adige River Valley (averaging 200 metres a.sl.) were also identified as suitable for lending increased complexity to this wine.

After the malolactic fermentation, the wine is allowed to rest and refine also through the addition of some barrique-matured wine.