ACANTEO Merlot

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A vine, representing the typical characteristics of our territory:
distinctive fruity notes like cherry and strawberry and nuances of spicy notes, harmonic, smooth, well-balanced and refreshing tannins.

Production area
Sicily: In the municipalities of Canicattì and the hinterland of Agrigento. Limestone sandy-silt soils of medium consistency; at an altitude between 250 – 400 m a.s.l.

Vinification
Traditionally red at controlled temperature with complete malolactic fermentation process. Ageing for a short time in small French oak casks and 3 months in the bottle.

Food matches

Lasagne, tuna steaks with almonds, saltimbocca alla romana and matured cheese.