Il Querceto Riserva
Merlot Ticino DOC Riserva
2021
From the grapes of our Merlot vines that are at least 30 years old, we only obtain four thousand bottles each year. Ageing in new barriques for 24 months gives the wine surprising finesse, but also the ability to evolve over time and to integrate spicy aromas.
From the grapes of our Merlot vines that are at least 30 years old, we only obtain four thousand bottles each year. Ageing in new barriques for 24 months gives the wine surprising finesse, but also the ability to evolve over time and to integrate spicy aromas.
How it looks
Deep garnet red with ruby highlights
Aroma
Great aromatic intensity, even in a still glass. Opening with fresh red and black berries such as raspberry and blackberry. Toasted notes and sweet spice follow, accompanied by an elegant floral touch. A peppery and licorice background adds further intrigue.
Taste
Balance, smoothness and complexity, together with refined tannins, suggest great ageing potential. The fruity notes perceived on the nose accompany the palate into a long and inviting persistence.
Perfect match with
Well-aged and marbled beef, served with a Merlot reduction sauce. Fine alpine cheeses with medium maturation.Ticinese pizzoccheri with game sauces
Vinification
Fermentation and maceration for around 3 weeks in steel tanks. Devatting and malolactic fermentation in new barrique barrels.
Aging
24 months of ageing in first-passage barriques and at least 6 months in the bottle.
Vintage
Mild winter and cool spring. Hot summer but with a good temperature range between day and night.
Storage
2025-2032
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