CLOS ROARETI, Rosso Veronese IPG – Merlot
Our Merlot is rich and full-bodied with complex aromatic notes that are characteristic of this grape variety; oak notes are given by the aging in barrique.
Categories: All wines, Pojega estate in Valpolicella, Red wines, Still wines
The first year of production of the Clos Roareti, our selection of Merlot, was 2004. The grapes are harvested in the historic Rovereti vineyard in Negrar, in Valpolicella. In this vineyard, enclosed by centuries-old walls, since the late 90s we cultivate a Merlot that perfectly adapted to the climate and the red clay soil.
Product ID
Designation
Clos Roareti Rosso Veronese IGT
Vintage
2017
Features
Region
VENETO
Alcohol Content
15.55%
Bottle Size
Bottle 75 cl
Grape Types
Merlot 100%
Vinification/Production process
Destemming and pressing of the grapes. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Long post-fermentation maceration.
Aging -
12 months in barrique (about 1/4 new).
Production philosophy
Estate grown and bottled
Production
13.333 numbered bottles
Analytical data
Actual alcohol content
15.55%
Total acidity
5.18 g/l
PH
3.46
Reducing sugar
0,6 g/l
To drink it at its best
Service temp.
16° C
Opening
Perfect wine to drink immediately, but it can evolve well if kept to rest in the cellar.
Glass
Medium opening globet
When to drink
10 years aging potential
Food Pairing
Sublime with stewed or grilled tuna, tajin, pasta with meat sauce, liver.
Senses
Colour
Intense rubin red
Scent
With complex aromatic notes that are characteristic of this grape variety, with oak notes given by the aging in cask
Taste
Rich and full-bodied
Vineyards
Description
The grapes are harvested in the historic Rovereti vineyard in Negrar, in Valpolicella. In this vineyard, enclosed by centuries-old walls, since the late 1990s we cultivate Merlot, variety perfectly adapted to the climate and the red clay soil.
Surface area
2 ha
Geology
Clay-sandy soil with a high content of limestone. Very rich in magnesium, iron and zinc.
Vine density per hectare
5.000
Cultivation method
Simple guyot
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