MERUS

MERUS

Wine grape variety used: PRIMITIVO 100%

Vineyard location area: Puglia, Gioia del Colle (Bari)

Altitude: 350 – 450 meters above sea level

Soil Type: Red clay type, alluvial, with a layer of rock of calcareous origin

Training System: Spurred cordon

Planting density: 4200

Production per hectare: 90 q.li

Harvest: manual harvest 1° decade of October

Vinification: maceration from 5 to 7 days

Fermentation: in vitrified cement tanks -15 mt beneath the soil

Ageing: stainless steel tanks for 8 months, 5 months in bottle

Alcohol content: alc. 15.5% vol

Tasting Notes

Appearance: deep ruby tending to garnet colour after short aging

Aroma: intense and elegant bouquet of ripe fruit with delicate floral notes, full and fruity

Taste: full and impressive, pleasing, confirms its elegant and perfectly balanced structure

Food matches: ideal with red meats, roasts, and matured cheeses

Serving temperature: 15°C – 18°C

Storage: in a cool place, away from light and heat sources

Size: 0.750 ml – 1.500 ml