Lis Neris 2016 Rosso IGT
LIS NERIS<br /><br />Lis Neris is the winery's flagship red wine. It stands out for its 'Bordeaux' profile (Merlot 90-95% and Cabernet Sauvignon 5-10%) and for its pure-blooded Friulian character.<br />A warm and rich wine, with refined tannins and a very long finish. The first year of production was 1989, when Cabernet was the priority, but over the years Merlot has<br />prevailed with its warmth and softness.<br />Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon<br />Denomination: IGT Venezia Giulia<br />Municipality of production: San Lorenzo Isontino - Corona (Gorizia)<br />Soil type: Calcareous gravelly plateau (60/45 m asl)<br />Vineyard: Cultivated with organic fertilization and integrated pest management (as per EU regulations) with no chemical weed control<br />Average age of vines: Over 25 years<br />Training system: Guyot 5,200 - 5,600 vines/ha<br />Production: 50 hl/ha<br />Harvest: By hand with careful selection of the grapes<br />Vinification: Maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks for 10-15 days during which time the wine is regularly délestage. The maceration temperature is 26-28°C.<br />Maturation in new 225-litre French oak casks for 15/20 months follows. Bottling and refining in bottle for a minimum of 12 months.<br />Alcohol content: 13%.<br />Serving temperature: 18 °C<br />Bottles produced: 6,000 (average)<br />Ageing potential: 20 years<br />
Price
€47.80
