Merk: Terlan (Terlano)

Formaat : 0.75

Gradatie : gradazione 13,5%

"This Merlot, which in the Terlano DOC area feels particularly at home on warm
south-facing slopes with deep, loamy soils, is a complex, full-bodied red wine of
great finesse."
Rudi Kofler

Technical data
• Alcohol content: 13.5 %vol.
• Residual sugar: 1.6 g/l
• Total acidity: 5.2

Wine
• Name: Siebeneich
• DOC denomination: Alto Adige
• Variety: 100% Merlot
• History: first vintage 1989
• Quality line: The vineyards
Production area
• Country: Alto Adige DOC
• Provenance Alto Adige
• Altitude: 250 - 900 m a. s. l.
• Slope: 5 - 70 %
• Orientation: South - Southwest
Wine character
• Color: brilliant deep ruby red
• Smell: The primary fruit aromas of dried plum and cranberry combine with the herbal aromas
of mint and eucalyptus and a hint of black pepper to create a many-faceted bouquet.
• Taste: With its sturdy tannin structure and rich fruit aromas, the Merlot can develop to the full
on the palate to display great complexity with depth and length.
Simple pairings
Goes well with shoulder of kid braised in olive oil and herbs on asparagus and wild vegetables,
beef tagliata on a bed of rocket, rabbit stew or braised leg of lamb with spinach polenta; equally
attractive with aubergine alla parmigiana.
Detailed pairings
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Cellaring and tasting advice
• Storage advice: Cool storage at constant temperatures, high level of humidity, good ventilation
and as little light as possible
• Cellar temperature: 10 - 15 °C
• Minimum maturity: 4 years
• Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C
• Suggested glass: Bordeaux glass