COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Medolago Albani
REGION
Lombardy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Medolago Albani Valcalepio Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014 is a red wine from the Valcalepio DOC in Lombardy, Italy. This appellation, established in 1976, is known for its blends of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the region's suitability for these varietals. The Medolago Albani family has a winemaking tradition spanning over a century, with their estate located in the hills of Redona, benefiting from calcareous-clayey soils and a favorable microclimate. The vineyards are situated between 300-350 meters above sea level, often with south and south-west exposure.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Valcalepio DOC was established in 1976.
Fact 02
Vineyards are often found on hillsides at 300-350m elevation.
Fact 03
The soil is known locally as 'Sass de Luna'.
Fact 04
Merlot typically makes up 40-75% of the blend.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Medolago Albani Valcalepio Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014 is produced using grapes that are manually harvested. The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are vinified separately, with a focus on delicate destemming to preserve fragrances. The wine then undergoes aging, with Valcalepio Rosso DOC regulations stipulating a minimum of one year of aging, including at least three months in wooden barrels. This process aims to develop the wine's structure and integrate its components.
