Tasting note
Merlot from northern Italy, soft and herbaceous, dotted with plums rendered orderly by fine tannins.
Viticulture
Vistorta's clay soils and warm, airy summers craft exceptional red wines. Echoing Bordeaux and Medoc, Brandino discovered akin conditions. Every parcel individually harvested and vinified, finest grapes create expressive, balanced wine. Vistorta cherishes vines, capturing their essence and myriad nuances, resulting in majestic wines of unique personality
Vinification
Branino Brandolini d'Adda manages 16 hectares solely dedicated to Merlot in Friuli. Bordeaux clones enhance vineyard complexity. Cellar techniques like Bordeaux: 6-day fermentation, 15-20 days maceration, barrel MLF, 12-month small French oak ageing. Unfiltered, cellared 5 months pre-release
Food Match
Try with rich pasta dishes, red meats, especially roasted or grilled lamb.