Lasòn Merlot Riserva DOC 2021

Vintage

In many respects 2021 was a demanding and challenging wine growing year. The winter months were mainly sunny but very cold. In spring the temperature was slow to rise, and that delayed the vegetative development of the vines. This was only partly compensated by the warm and sunny start to the summer, while the weather in July and August was very varied. The grape harvest accordingly began relatively late, on September 9. The wet September was an organizational problem for our wine growers, but ultimately a very good harvest was completed on October 26.

Tasting notes

– rich, brilliant ruby red
– ripe blackberries, wild cherries and licorice on the nose
– medium-bodied on the palate, with perfectly balanced tannins, a pleasing, drinkable wine, finishes with a touch of ripe, sweet fruit.

Recommendation

This wine pairs perfectly with game and wild poultry dishes, as well as piquant cheeses.

Vinification

Fermentation on the skins at 28 °C, two week extended maceration, malo-lactic fermentation and 12 month aging in barrique (1/4 new), gentle filtration before bottling.

Vineyard

South-facing, bowl-shaped parcel with a very warm microclimate, 250 – 350 meters above sea level. Loamy, sedimentary soils with gravel.