The Grape Escape
Zoe – Nero d'Avola Merlot - DOC Salaparuta
6.500
6.500
Awards and Recognitions :
- Zoe 2019 17 pts Jancis Robinson
- Zoe 2019 3 Bunches Bibenda
- Zoe 2019 90 pts James Suckling
Classification : DOC Salaparuta
Variety : 70% Nero d'Avola 30% Merlot
Alcohol content : 14.00% Vol. (the alcohol content is indicative and could vary by +/- 0.50% vol.)
Production area : Salaparuta , 400m asl south-east exposure
Terrain : Alluvial and deep soils, of medium texture. Good organic matter content.
Cultivation and pruning : Counter-espalier - Guyot
Yield per hectare : 90 quintals per hectare Nero d'Avola 70 quintals per hectare Merlot
Vinification : The maceration process lasts 15-18 days at 26 C°. After racking, it is aged in tonneaux until the desired characteristics are achieved.