Bollini Merlot

Description

Bollini Merlot comes from Trentino, where the clay soils in the cool, dry highland vineyards are ideally suited to producing clean, elegant and aromatic wines of great charm. Hand harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, and vinification was carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by 12 to 15 months in large oak casks.HARVEST NOTE The 2015 harvest has been characterised in the most part by a hot summer with limited rain fall, fortunately in the second half of August the rain became more frequent thus allowing the temperatures to mitigate. This was crucial in favouring the maturation of the bunches and the accumulation of aromas and polyphenols. The positive climatic trend continued well into September and October paving the way for a great harvest that came in different time frames as each vineyard had the opportunity to produce ripe and heathy grapes. We have all the basics in order to estimate that this vintage will deliver superb wines.TASTING NOTE Has fleshy, fragrant flavors of wild berries integrated with subtle spice and a mellow, medium body. Subtle, earthy, herbal notes supported by integrated tannins carry into the finish.FOOD PAIRING A great pair with most pasta dishes, but also has the depth to complement grilled and roasted meats. It can make a simple hamburger feel like a feast.POINTS OF DISTINCTION Versatile Merlot from Trentinos cool, dry highland vineyards a charming, aromatic, clean and elegant wine. Trentino’s clay soils in cool, dry highland vineyards are ideally suited to producing clean, elegant and aromatic wines of great charm. – Bollini