MERLOT FIORE RODARO 2014

DOP FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI – FLOWER LABEL

Grape variety MERLOT 100%

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Age of vines 16 years old

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Vineyard aspects East facing

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Vine cultivation system Guyot

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Yield per hectare 70 q

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Harvest period September

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Grape provenance 100% Single Estate wine

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Notes .

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Average annual quantity 15.000 (0,75 l)

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Aging In large oak barrels for 12-24 months

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Dati tecnici Acidity: 5.49 gr/l - Non-reducing extract: 28.40 gr/l

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Evolutionary peak from Approx. 7 years after the harvest

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Vineyard name Rocca Bernarda (Terraced Hillside)

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Vineyard altitude155 m a.s.l.

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Soil composition Marl and sandstone flysch of Eocene origin ("ponca")

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Vine density per hectare 5.500 vines per ha

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Grape yield per plant Approx. 1.5 Kg.

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Harvesting Manual

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Pest control -

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Wine style Dry Red

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Vinification Maceration for 10 days at controlled temperature.

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Alcohol content 14% alc. by vol.

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Serving temperature 16° C

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Cellar Longevity Approx. 15 years after the harvest

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