Feudi di San Gregorio Patrimo 2018

Feudi di San Gregorio Patrimo 2018

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Varietal
Merlot
Region
Italy
Alcohol
14.5%

Overview

A unique expression of Merlot, rarely found in Southern Italy, comparable to the finest Bordeaux's. This is the only international grape variety cultivated by the winery and has remained the highest scoring wine since the first vintage in 1999.

Aging

Minimum 18 months in French barriques of medium toast, and 48 months in bottle.

Fermentation

After de-stemming and pressing, maceration lasts 21 days at a controlled temperature of 79⁰F. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel and malolactic fermentation in wood.

Tasting Notes

Style

Aromatic, Creamy, Elegant, Lush, Silky, Velvety

Flavor

Blackberry, Blend-Spices, Chocolate, Coffee, Vanilla, Spice

Aroma

Perfumes of blackberry preserves are evident, as are sweet spices, eucalyptus, vanilla, and coffee.

Taste

The tannins are sweet, fine and soft, and very well balanced. The finish has a long persistence of sensations of red fruits, spices, chocolate and roasted coffee.