Orgno
Rosso Veronese Merlot IGT
95,00€
The Merlot variety was planted in our Orgno vineyard in 1978, with the intent of exploring the potential of our territory, traditionally suited for white wines, for a red grape variety. The first results were exciting: the Merlot adapted surprisingly well to our area. However, we patiently waited ten years before releasing it on the market, ensuring that it reached the quality levels we pursued.
Characteristics
Vinification:
Harvest: Manual, in the first 15 days of September.
Drying: The grapes are hung on nets for 80 days, following the drying tradition.
Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures.
Aging: In French oak barriques for a minimum of 4 years.
Terroir and Viticulture:
Orgno comes from vineyards on calcareous, flat, loose, stony and clay-mixed soil. The cultivation system is both pergola and Guyot, with a yield of 50 quintals per hectare.
Organoleptic characteristics:
COLOR: Intense ruby red.
BOUQUET: Notes of ripe red fruit, with light hints of leather, truffle and liquorice.
TASTE: Pleasantly velvety, with great body and structure. A rich but balanced, enveloping and vigorous Merlot.
Food and wine:
Orgno is a versatile wine that lends itself to numerous refined gastronomic combinations:
Red meat: Florentine steak, sliced beef, braised with Merlot
Game: Stewed wild boar, roast pheasant, jugged hare
First courses: Pappardelle with venison ragout, risotto with porcini mushrooms
Matured cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano aged 36 months, spicy Gorgonzola, aged Pecorino
End of meal: Excellent for meditation, accompanied by a cigar
Storage and service:
Serving temperature: 18°C
Decanting: It is recommended to decant the wine, especially for older vintages
Aging potential: Over 20 years in optimal storage conditions
Available formats: 750 ml, 1.5l , 3.0l (Jeroboam)
Awards and recognitions:
Vintage 2016
Luca Maroni 94/99, Decanter 86/100, James Suckling 87/100
Vintage 2013
Guida Bio: Foglia d’Oro (Highest recognition)
Vintage 2012
Luca Maroni: 91/99, Vinetia: 3/4, Veronelli: 2/3 stars
The Orgno Rosso Veronese Merlot IGT represents the success of a winemaking gamble by Fasoli Gino. This wine demonstrates how the Veronese terroir can express excellence not only with indigenous varieties but also with international grapes like Merlot.
