{"product_id":"sitodellulmo-merlot-2008-planeta","title":"\"Merlot\" Sito dell'Ulmo 2008 - PLANETA 750ml x 1 bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eSITR DELL'ULMO is made from a single vineyard of Merlot grapes. Years of experience have shown that the historic French varietal Merlot, grown in the Ulmo vineyard near Lake Arancio, produces an ideal wine that beautifully expresses this terroir. Although it is an international varietal cultivated worldwide, this Merlot, grown in southwestern Sicily, has become a wonderful expression of Sicilian character with excellent aging potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassification: Menfi DOC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Varietal: 100% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: Reflecting an ideal cool and dry ripening period, in its youth it was characterized by aromas reminiscent of fresh blackberries, cherries, and herbs. With age, it has evolved into a complex aroma profile with notes of dried plum, leather, tobacco, and a light nuance of oak. The palate is smooth, with a balanced acidity and soft tannins that spread pleasantly. It is a refined aged vintage where fruit purity and elegance are harmoniously blended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction Method: After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, and the juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. Depending on the stage of fermentation, pumping over (circulation) is performed 2-3 times a day for short periods of 15-20 minutes, minimizing stress on the skins while extracting the wine's complexity. Fermentation lasts approximately 6-8 days. The temperature is gradually increased from about 16°C in the initial stage, to 20-22°C in the middle stage, and up to 25-26°C in the final stage, where cooling is stopped to complete fermentation. After fermentation, the wine is racked to remove lees, then transferred to French oak barrels for 14 months of aging. Malolactic fermentation occurs entirely in the barrels. Aging uses Allier oak barrels (50% new oak, 25% second-use, 25% third-use).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing: A wide range of dishes from pasta to main courses, and aged cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ITALIAKARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47553664188646,"sku":"8411108","price":27500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/6681\/4182\/files\/wineandfood_40.png?v=1753858921","url":"https:\/\/italiakara.store\/en\/products\/sitodellulmo-merlot-2008-planeta","provider":"ITALIAKARA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}