<p>A Merlot at its best.</p>

<p><br />
Grape variety: Merlot<br />
Site: Settequerce, southwest-facing slope<br />
at 270 m a.s.l.<br />
Vinifcation: 12 months in barriques,<br />
12 months bottle aging<br />
Color: dark ruby red<br />
Nose: fruity aromas of plum and wild berries<br />
with notes of chocolate, mocha, dried mint,<br />
graphite and a hint of smoke<br />
Palate: full-ï¬‚avored, velvety, soft tannins,<br />
harmoniously juicy with a stimulating fnish<br />
Aging potential: 15 years<br />
Serving temperature: 16-18&deg;C<br />
Pairing suggestions: roast veal, grilled red meats,<br />
wild boar ragout, trufe dishes</p>
