Farnito Valcolomba Merlot – I.G.T.
Vineyard Age
Planted 2006.
Planting density
2,20×0,80 mt.
Training system
Bilateral cordon with vertical shoot positioning.
Grapes
Merlot grapes (clones CL181;343; on VCR1 rootstock) meticulously field selected and harvested with other approved varietals.
Vintage 2015
Wines from this exceptional vintage display generous polyphenolic concentration and power yielding wines of great longevity.
Vinification
Stainless steel fermentation using selected yeasts for 15-20 days at a temperature of 25-29°C (77-85°F).
Alcohol
13,50% by vol.
Food pairing
Excellent with roast meats and wild game.
Malolactic Fermentation
Started at the end of the primary fermentation and continued for 10 days after it was racked off the lees.
Aging
18 months into oak barrels of different capacity.
Production
6,000 bottles.
Color
Deep ruby red with pomegranate highlights coming from the considerable concentration of anthocyanins.
Bouquet
Intense and complex with floral notes and red berries with hints of vanilla, cloves and licorice.
Taste
Full-bodied with flavors that remind of the bouquet. Big, supple structure with well-integrated tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Serving temperature
18-20°C, 65-68°F, best to open one hour prior to serving.
History of Farnito
