Sansonina

Merlot

Merlot

Sansonina

Merlot

Merlot

This wine is a pure 100% Merlot from twenty five year old vines. It is the special project of Nadia Zenato and her mother Carla. The grapes are harvested by hand in mid-September, and fermented in temperature controlled wood uprights. The must remains in contact with the skins for 15 days to allow for greater flavor concentration and color extraction. Sansonina is aged in eighteen month old Allier barriques for two years, further adding elegance and finesse. After an additional year in bottle, the Merlot is released from the winery.

Tasting Notes

Sansonina Merlot is a deep ruby red and gives off a full, rich, and complex aroma. On the palate it is broad with elegant sweet notes. There is a perfect balance between tannins and acidity.

Food Pairing

Pair with blue cheese or game.

This wine is a pure 100% Merlot from twenty five year old vines. It is the special project of Nadia Zenato and her mother Carla. The grapes are harvested by hand in mid-September, and fermented in temperature controlled wood uprights. The must remains in contact with the skins for 15 days to allow for greater flavor concentration and color extraction. Sansonina is aged in eighteen month old Allier barriques for two years, further adding elegance and finesse. After an additional year in bottle, the Merlot is released from the winery.

Tasting Notes

Sansonina Merlot is a deep ruby red and gives off a full, rich, and complex aroma. On the palate it is broad with elegant sweet notes. There is a perfect balance between tannins and acidity.

Food Pairing

Pair with blue cheese or game.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Veronese IGT
Vineyard name:
The Sansonina vineyard
Soil composition:
Clay and limestone
Training method:
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
490 feet
Vines/acre:
30
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1983
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1997
Bottles produced of this wine:
11,500

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
6-10
Varietal composition:
100% Merlot
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
75-77 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak: Allier
Length of aging before bottling:
2 years
Length of bottle aging:
12 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.67
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
14.1 %
Residual sugar:
3 g/L