Tilia Estate 2018 White Label Merlot

Wine produced from the external terraces of clone R3.  Strong ripe grapes, grape tips cut off in early August (beginning of coloring). 10 days of classical maceration with double delestag. Aged 16 months in a new French barrique barrel Vicard and Cadus. Controlled malolactic acid fermentation and 12 months of active mixing.

WINE DESCRIPTION:

The wine is a deep ruby ​​red color with a slight purple tinge. Present ripe aromas of forest fruits, prunes, jam and some smoke. Suitable for immediate consumption and aging for 3-5 years.

WINE AND FOOD

Recommended for all types of meat, venison and spicy dishes. Especially in good company as a standalone wine after lunch.

WEATHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE YEAR

Early spring and budding in March. This is followed by a strong spring frost at the lowest altitudes in late April. Flowering completed in May. Conditions for strawberry development optimal. This is followed by an exchange of longer sunny and shorter rainy periods. Very early onset of ripening slowed down due to a longer dry period with extreme temperatures (40 ° C) in August. A very long rainy season in September, ending with a strong bora in the last week. Harvest of early varieties at the end of