Merlot "Isabella" Giasira

The red Isabella is a monovarietal Merlot wine, elegant and with great personality, a demonstration of the love that Giovanni, the current owner, feels for the land and for his wife Isabella. A wine with full and ripe fruit, a round and juicy mouth in harmony with fine tannins, easy to drink, an expression of the terroir of south-eastern Sicily, where calcareous soils, kissed by the sun and ventilated by sea breezes, together with strong temperature fluctuations, allow the Merlot vines to reach their full potential. The vineyards are cultivated with care, in the knowledge that only quality grapes can produce great wines. The spurred cordon pruning system is used to control the grape yield per plant, which must not exceed 60 quintals per hectare. The grapes are harvested by hand with patience and dedication in the second half of August when they are perfectly ripe, avoiding excessive sugar concentration to limit the alcohol content. The grapes are then taken to the cellar for alcoholic fermentation. The fermentation is carried out with a long maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature in order to extract all the aromas and flavours. The wine is then aged in barriques for 12-15 months before being bottled and aged for a further 6 months in the bottle. Isabella is an intense ruby red wine that enchants the senses with an elegant and decisive bouquet, where the scents of small berries blend harmoniously with delicate balsamic and spicy notes. The palate is enveloping, with a well-structured body and soft tannins. An ideal companion for any special occasion, it will accompany grilled meats, mature cheeses and game with refinement and style.