- Region
- Ticino
- Producer
- Tenuta Castello di Morcote
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grape varieties
- 100% Merlot
- Bottle size
- 75 cl
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Classification
- DOC
- Special characteristic
- Contains sulphites
- Organic
Organic
Classic Bordeaux-style skin contact for 30 days in conical oak casks – an extended temperature-controlled fermentation process that enabled full tannin extraction. Maturation for at least 18 months in mostly new French oak barrels. An additional 12 months of bottle ageing before release.
An intense pure Merlot. Complex on the nose, with red berry and spice accompanied by balsamic notes and a hint of cacao. Dense on the palate, with a fine tannin structure, fresh acidity and harmonious intensity. Balsamic, fruity and spicy notes on a long finish.
This Riserva is made from selected fruit sourced in prime plots. The vines are around 35 years old and grow 400 to 500 metres above sea level on the granite and pink porphyry soils that are a distinctive feature of the Arbostora district. This south-facing terroir benefits from the unique microclimate of Lake Lugano.