Description
The Leonatus Merlot Garda DOP from Perla del Garda is an intense and fruity red wine. Full-bodied, yet also fresh and savory. Grapes: Merlot 100% Geographical location: Lonato del Garda, hilly area Altitude: 150-250 meters above sea level. Soil type: Clayey limestone, morainic origin Training system: Spur cordon Average age of the vines: 20 years Planting density: About 5,000 vines per hectare Harvest: Manual harvesting carried out in September Vinification: Low temperature acclimatization at 10°C, careful selection of grapes Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature Fermentation temperature: 18-22°C Fermentation duration: 10/15 days Aging: Aged in oak barrels of 225 and 500 liters for at least 12 months Alcohol content: 13% vol Vintage: 2015-2016