Range Orme
Merlot
Description of the variety
Vineyard: Brajda Alta and Plantin
Production area: Friuli Colli Orientali
Variety: 100% Merlot, red berry grape variety
Viticulture
Vine training system: Guyot, grassed vineyard managed with low environmental impact pest control
Winemaking
Vinification: crushing followed by maceration and traditional fermentation
Sensory notes
Colour: ruby red
Nose: winey, caressing, and fruit driven with pleasing notes of raspberry and cherry, which turn to tobacco and licorice with age
Palate: dry and generous
Food pairing: goes well with red meats and medium-hard cheeses
Serving temperature: 16 °C
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Ageing potential: 6 years
The wild, lush vegetation bordering the vineyards protects the grapes from severe weather, the woods being by nature excellent custodians.