Region:   Campania

Appellation:  Campania Rosso IGT

Varietals:   100% Merlot

Color:  Deep ruby red

Aroma:  Perfumes of blackberry preserves are evident, as are sweet spices, eucalyptus, vanilla and coffee.

Taste:  The tannins are sweet, fine and soft, and very well balanced. The finish has a long persistence of sensations of fruit, spices and roasted coffee.

Fermentation:  Grapes are harvested by hand during late September. After de-stemming and pressing, maceration lasts 21 days at a controlled temperature of 79⁰F. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel and malolactic fermentation in wood.

Aging:  Minimum 18 months in French barriques of medium toast, and minimum 10 months in bottle.

Alcohol:  14%