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Petrea Merlot
31,50 € – 70,00 €
Wine made from Merlot grapes from the plot called “La Feixa Llarga,” a Merlot vineyard planted in 1982. It is the oldest Merlot vineyard. The 2015 harvest was characterized by an extremely dry and hot summer period, following the pattern of recent years. The resulting harvest produced musts with abundant coloring matter and tannins. Once the first part of the winemaking process was completed, the wine was placed in new French oak barrels with medium toast for approximately 12 months.
Characteristics
Winemaking
After passing the grapes through the de-stemmer to separate the berry from the stem, they are cooled and the must is placed in stainless steel tanks, where it ferments at a temperature of 22-24ºC. The maceration with the must lasts for about 20 days, allowing us to extract a sufficient dose of phenolic structure.
Prior to barrel aging, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, which imparts a more elegant acidity to the wine.
Aging
Once the first part of the winemaking process is complete, the wine is placed in new 300-liter barrels made from oak sourced from the forests in central France. This time, with a medium toast and for approximately 15 months. The wine gains in harmony and subtlety. Aromatically, the wine showcases spicy notes and balsamic touches imparted by the barrel.
Food pairing and service
Roast meats, game, and cheeses.
Sommelier note
On this occasion, dressed in luxury for the moment, with a reproduction of a painting by Penedès artist David Ribas.
Awards
Technical details
Varieties: Merlot
Alcohol content: 13.50% vol.
Total acidity: 6.5 g/l (tartaric)
Total sugars: 0.3 g/l
Total sulfur dioxide: 136 mg/l – contains sulfites
Bottled: 10.07.2019
Limited production of 3,750 bottles of 75 cl and 105 Magnums
MAGNUM: Vintage 2017
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