Colli Berici Doc Denomination:

2003 Vintage:

La Giareta Estate Estate:

Venetian Region, Vicenza, Berici Hills Origin:

100% Merlot Variety:

Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 26°C per 15 days with daily pump over and delestage during it and even 7 days post-maceration. Vinification:

24 months in oak; 30% in 2-3 year old French oak tonneau, 80% in 4000 liters Moldavia oak casks. Maturation:

Ruby color. Aromas of varietal earthiness, red berries fruit and spicy. Ripe concentrate fruit with balanced smoky notes and good soft dry tannins balance. Drink now or cellar to 2014. Winemaker's notes:

chicken, roasted white meat and some light red meat. Ideal companion:

18-20 °C Temperature service:

1 January 2007 Released date:

20.000 bottles of 750 ml Production:

750 mL Bottles capacity:

13,5% Vol. Alcohol content:

5,8 g/L Total Acidity:

1,0 g/L Residual Sugar:

32 g/L Net extract:

7 tons per hectar Yeld per hectar:

Spur cordon trellis system with 7700 vines per hectar. Vineyards: