Lasòn Merlot Riserva DOC 2020

Vintage

A relatively milde winter was followed by a dry March and a dry and warm April, and flowering set in somewhat earlier than usual. There were no long heatwaves in the summer. In spite of this, the head start in the vegetation cycle became shorter and shorter up to the harvest, and the first grapes were harvested at the beginning of September, with the last load reaching the winery on October 9. The white wines of the 2020 vintage present with an appealing acidity; the reds are impressive for their elegance and finesse.

Tasting notes

– rich, brilliant ruby red
– ripe blackberries, wild cherries and licorice on the nose
– medium-bodied on the palate, with perfectly balanced tannins, a pleasing, drinkable wine, finishes with a touch of ripe, sweet fruit.

Recommendation

This wine pairs perfectly with game and wild poultry dishes, as well as piquant cheeses.

Vinification

Fermentation on the skins at 28 °C, two week extended maceration, malo-lactic fermentation and 12 month aging in barrique (1/4 new), gentle filtration before bottling.

Vineyard

South-facing, bowl-shaped parcel with a very warm microclimate, 250 – 350 meters above sea level. Loamy, sedimentary soils with gravel.