CASALFERRO IGT

After a basically mild winter, in early spring there was too little rain. June, on the contrary, was unusually rainy, with precipitation of 80 mm in the first fifteen days alone. After the first half of the month, the rain ended and the temperatures were summery, within the average for the season and without any particular peaks. The rains began again only halfway through August and then again halfway through September. At the beginning of September, Merlot was harvested starting with the most mature grapes and finishing with the grapes located in higher zones. The fermentation process was very long, between 12 to 14 days, which resulted in optimal colour extraction.

Blend
100% Merlot

Fermentation temperature
The thermo-regulated fermentation occurs between 24°C and 27°C takes 14-18 days.

Ageing
18 months into oak barrels and tonneaux.

Bottling date
December 21st, 22nd 2010

Tasting notes
Intense and bright ruby red. Intense balsamic and spicy hints to the nose. Cocoa, pepper and liquorice and cinnamon blend with the fragrance of ripe red fruit.Massive and pleasant in the mouth, the red fruit mixes once again with the spices and the sweet and elegant tannins of the wood used for the ageing.