Melgab International CC

“The House of Conti Formentini� was founded in the Collio in 1520 and developed amongst hills of compacted marl in a fresh and airy climate. Selecting the grapes from the San Floriano vineyards it produces well structured whites such as the “Torre di Tramontana� and balanced reds such as the Merlot “Tajut� and the Pinot Nero^?.

100% Cabernet Franc

Along an ideal east-west orientation on the hilly region^? of Collio, in the province of Gorizia on the border with Slovenia, there stretches one of Italy’s most celebrated wine-producing areas. A highly effective vine-growing system has been developed on extensive south-facing terrain, in ideal conditions. Trained by the Cordone Speronato system.

Vinified by the traditional red wine method with 10 days maceration^? followed by frequent pumping overs. 80% of the wine is matured for about 6 months in stainless steel and the rest spends time in new American oak^?? casks.

Bright^?, dark, ruby red colour; deep bouquet^? of cut grass, blackberries and raspberries^? with soft^?, spicy hints. Dry^?, full tannic^? flavour, balanced and pleasing.

13% alcohol^?, 5.2 g/l total acidity^?, 3.5 pH^?, 1.0 g/l sugar^?, 24.0 g/l dry^? extract^?.

Lamb^?, red meats and mature cheeses.

Serving temperature: 18°C.

3–4 years in bottles stored horizontally in cool, dark conditions.

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