The grapes of this noble and extremely versatile vine are harvested in the middle of September, trying to privilege the safeguard of freshness, fruit, and balance among the components, bringing to the winery a raw material that is ripe at the right point, which can express power and structure, but also the varietal character of Merlot. The vinification is done essentially, taking advantage of a long stay on the skins (about 21 days), to ensure body, structure, and personality to our wine. Fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature of 28 - 29 °C. At the end of the fermentative process, racking and pressing take place, then the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in vitrified cement tanks and is racked a couple of times before being transferred into the wood.

The wine is aged for 12 months in classic 5 HL casks, called tonneaux, made of French oak, about half of them new, the other half of second and third passage, at a controlled temperature of 20° C, after which the assemblage, the possible clarification, and the stabilization take place, followed by the filtration before bottling, usually done in the spring of the second year after harvesting.

Color: deep ruby red with very bright violet reflections
Bouquet: intense and very expressive: in evidence the variegated and articulated endowment of small ripe blackberries, mainly black currant, and blueberry. Complex and richly spicy background with hints of licorice, caramel, and toasted, well-integrated in the bouquet of the wine together with the fruity elements and the balsamic and slightly herbaceous suggestions, typical of the grape variety.
Taste: important tannic structure and great body ensure roundness, length, and persistence to the palate with a savory and peppery finish, which enhances the expression and enhances the drink.

Ideal as a meditative wine, perfect to accompany great structured dishes of our gastronomic tradition based on pasta and meat, such as homemade egg pasta served with game ragout. Optimal serving temperature 17 - 18 °C.