310 ALTITUDINE Merlot-Rara Neagra-en

Grape variety: Merlot – 80% Rara Neagră – 20%
Type: red dry wine
Vineyards: Merlot – 5,0 ha Rara Neagră – 6,0 ha
Yield: 8 t/ha
Terroir: the viticulture and wine-making region Valul lui Traian, Tigheci micro-zone
Harvest: early October
Fermentation temperature: 25˚C – 30˚C
Vinification: 10 days in stainless steel tank at controlled temperature
Aging in wood: 3 months in French and American oak barrels
Alcohol content: 14,0 %
Sugar: 2,5 g/dm3 Acidity: 5,0 g/dm3
Volum: 0,75 l
Tasting notes: intense ruby color, flavors of well-ripen cherries, forest black berries, blackberries and rustic shades. The taste is smooth and delicate with soft tannins and cherry sensations on the finish.
To serve: at 16˚C – 18˚C with red meat preparations, such as roast beef, lamb, mutton or pork, but also with aged cheeses.