Merlot

Our dedication to the Merlot grape variety spans several decades. Magrè, where our family established the Löwengang Estate back in 1934, offers the perfect conditions for this grape variety. Merlot, along with other Bordeaux varieties, has been cultivated in Alto Adige for over 120 years.

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2021
MERLOT
12.5 % Vol

Color

Deep cherry-red

Aroma

Discreet aroma, fruity, spicy notes

Flavour

Medium-bodied, well built, savoury-fruity, spicy, juicy

Food

Pasta, poultry, white meats, lamb, venison, cheeses

Origin

Selected vineyards in Magrè and Ora. 230 to 320 metres a.s.l. (750 – 1,050 feet)

Soil

Sandy, rocky, and with content of limestone

Vinification

Malolactic fermentation, maturation in stainless steel tanks, large casks and concrete vessels (approximately 12 months).
Maceration in stainless steel tanks

Best to be drunk

Best to be drunk: 2-5 anni