MERLOT IGT TERRE SICILIANE - BARONE DI BERNAJ

Tasting notes: It presents itself dark red, releasing intense aromas of ripe fruit. On the palate, it is harmonious with notes of aromatic herbs. Consume immediately or store for a period of 3 to 5 years.

Food pairing: Pairs well with cured meats, red meats, game dishes, and cheeses.

Origin: Sambuca di Sicilia, Agrigento province

Grape varieties: 100% Merlot

Year: 2023

Winemaking: After destemming and controlled thermal maceration (27°C), it remains in contact with the skins for 12 days. After racking, malolactic fermentation develops in steel tanks. Aged in barrels for about 8 months. After bottling, it ages in the bottle for 3 months.

Alcohol content: 13%

Serving temperature: 18° to 20ºC

Sustainability, transparency, and valorisation of the territory have been the cornerstones of the Madaudo winery's production philosophy: extracting maximum quality from Sicily's fertile lands, highlighting the peculiarities of the vineyards, interpreting their characteristics, and applying them through different production techniques, from steel to wood, from sparkling wine production in autoclaves to refermentation in the bottle, thus enhancing the personality of each grape variety.