Vallepicciola 'quercegrosse' Merlot 2019
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The Magic of Merlot
- Full Bodied
- Italian Wine - Wine from Italy , Tuscany
- Dry
- 14.5% Alcohol
- Merlot Red Wine
- 2019
Pairs well with:
Excellent choice for drinking with steak and grilled lamb dishes
About Vallepicciola 'quercegrosse' Merlot 2019
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Vallepicciola
The estate, 265 hectares among woods, vines and olive trees, enjoys a mild microclimate, the ideal condition for wine production: the hectares under vineyards are currently 105, with a major presence of the king of the Tuscan vines, Sangiovese, intended mainly for the production of Chianti Classico, and even international varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Chardonnay, used for IGT Toscana wines
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Tuscany
Tusany is the heart and soul of winemaking in Italy. The ancient Chianti Classico lands which are blessed with a mild microclimate and beautiful landscape and are ideal for winegrowing. The vineyards, which grow in soils containing either clay, calcreous marl, blush marl, tuff, sandstone or sand, are planted in the hilly areas to the left of the Arbia river.
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Merlot Red Wine
Merlot has become a popular grape variety in the last decade of the 20th century thanks to the cult worship of Pomerols and Saint Emilions in Bordeaux. The regions where you’ll most likely find great examples of Merlot are Bordeaux’s Right Bank, Tuscany and Umbria. Merlot is the wine that impresses you with its depth of fruit, richness, and complexed structure.
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Product Details
A Merlot Miracle from the icon of Tuscany: VALLEPICCIOLA
Type of soil: Limestone and clay with presence of galestro and alberese.
Harvest: Third decade of september, grapes coming in prevalence from Quercegrosse vineyard, 2.72 hectares facing south-west Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation and maceration in concrete vats for 20-25 days under controlled temperature; malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques (30% new ones)
Aging: In barriques for 12-14 months approximately
Bottle aging: 6-8 months
- Red Wine
- 2019
- Ready
- Full Bodied
- Italian Wine - Wine from Italy , Tuscany
- Dry
- 14.5% Alcohol
- Merlot Red Wine
- Vallepicciola
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