Lis Neris 2016 Rosso IGT

LIS NERIS

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.
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
prevailed with its warmth and softness.
Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Denomination: IGT Venezia Giulia
Municipality of production: San Lorenzo Isontino - Corona (Gorizia)
Soil type: Calcareous gravelly plateau (60/45 m asl)
Vineyard: Cultivated with organic fertilization and integrated pest management (as per EU regulations) with no chemical weed control
Average age of vines: Over 25 years
Training system: Guyot 5,200 - 5,600 vines/ha
Production: 50 hl/ha
Harvest: By hand with careful selection of the grapes
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.
Maturation in new 225-litre French oak casks for 15/20 months follows. Bottling and refining in bottle for a minimum of 12 months.
Alcohol content: 13%.
Serving temperature: 18 °C
Bottles produced: 6,000 (average)
Ageing potential: 20 years