Merlot D.O.C. Friuli Isonzo Rive Alte 2021 - Bracco 1881

Along the banks of the Judrio stream, between Brazzano and Giassico, the Bracco family gives life to its Perla Nera, a refined expression of the sublime territory from which it originates.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET:

D.O.C. FRIULI ISONZO - RIVE ALTE

Vineyard location Brazzano (Cormòns) in the north-west of the D.O.C. Friuli Isonzo

Cru F.M. 8 - P.C. 656/1 - "Vignis di Brach", in the Rive Alte area

Grape variety 100% Merlot

Year of vineyard planting 1974

Altitude 50 metres above sea level

Soil type Eocene fluvial terrain of medium texture with presence of skeleton

Yield 50 quintals per hectare

Training system Bilateral Guyot

Planting density 3300 vines per hectare

Harvest time First ten days in October

Defence methods S.Q.N.P.I. Certification - Responsible and environmentally sustainable management with low environmental impact

Harvesting Strictly by hand

Vinification | Refinement The immediate transportation of the grapes to the winery is followed by destemming, maceration and fermentation with daily pumping over. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the Merlot is transferred to 7 hL oak barrels.

Fermentation temperature No higher than 25-28 °C

Evolution 24 months in barrels, then 4 months in stainless steel tanks

Bottling time  July 2024, corking with one-piece natural cork

Alcohol content 13,5% vol

Bottling capacity Wine to be drunk or stored for 5-7 years

Age of maximum enjoyment 4-5 years

Colour Intense ruby red with violet hues 

Nose Lively and elegant. Small red fruits, redcurrant and blueberry blend with hints of undergrowth and notes of white pepper

Mouth Fresh, taut, thirst quenching with hints of pomegranate, black cherry, small red fruits. Fruity and spicy aftertaste, long and persistent

Pairings Red meats, roasts and medium-aged cheeses

Serving temperature Not below 16 - 18°C