Ascona riserva
Merlot Ticino DOC Riserva
2017
Vineyard location Ascona
Exposure and latitude south-east, 200 metres above sea level
Age of vines 40 years
Soil Sandy, partly gravelly, derived from granite and gneiss rocks
Planting density 4,600 vines per hectare
Yield per m2 600g
Cultivation system Simple Guyot
How it looks
Intense and brilliant garnet
Aroma
Fine, elegant and very complex. Fruity notes of morello cherry and cassis. Spicy hints of cinnamon and black pepper, bitter cocoa and balsamic background.
Taste
Full-bodied and structured. The tannin is velvety and perfectly embraces the softness of the sip. Very persistent and harmonious finish with the nose.
Perfect match with
Baked Terreni alla Maggia rice with aubergines and Ticino cheese gratin
Lasagna with aubergines and lamb ragout
Chateaubriand with Béarnaise sauce