Description
| Origin: |
Ticino, Malcantone |
| Vines: |
100% Merlot, planted in 1988 |
| Certification: |
CH-BIO and Demeter, DOC Ticino |
| Alcohol: |
12.5% vol |
| Formato: |
75cl |
Background | Terroir:
Barrel selection from the Al Ronco vineyard. Located on steep terraces with south/southwest exposure, this hot and lean site is characterized by a gneiss core in the upper part and glacial deposits in the lower section.
Winemaking:
The grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed, followed by a gentle and extended maceration with spontaneous fermentation in 1,500-liter stainless steel tanks. Aged for 22 months in exhausted oak barrels (225/300L/450L).