Paladin
Merlot Drago Rosso 2022
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Second maturation in large barrels and brief ageing in large wooden casks |
- Type and origin: Still red wine 2022 from Veneto, Annone Veneto (Venice), 14% vol
- Grape variety: Pure Merlot with brief ageing in large wooden barrels for elegant tannins
- Aroma: Cherry, blueberry and plum with light spicy notes and a smoky nuance
- Taste: Full, smooth and velvety; balanced structure, delicate tannin, persistent finish
- Serving: 16-20 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with grilled meats, roasts and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Paladin Drago Rosso Merlot is a still red wine made exclusively from Merlot grapes. It has a structured and velvety profile, with the potential to evolve in the bottle for up to ten years. Its full and balanced style is made harmonious by careful processing, aimed at enhancing its natural fruity character. As a wine with a vegan profile, the production process ensures an enveloping sip, enriched by delicate tannins and a persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This red originates in the Annone Veneto area, in the heart of the Venice region. Its expression as a Varietal Wine of Italy highlights the strong connection between the grape variety and the Veneto territory. The Paladin winery, established in 1962, manages its vineyards with a strictly sustainable approach. The meticulous care in the vineyard is reflected in the superior quality of the grapes, cultivated with total respect for the environment.
How it is produced
Vinification begins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, where maceration lasts for over eighteen days to extract colour and aromatic intensity. Subsequently, the wine matures through a carefully calibrated ageing in large wooden barrels, which enhances its tannic finesse. The deep ruby colour reveals clear notes of cherry, blueberry, plum and sweet spices. On the palate, its structure pairs elegantly with grilled red meats and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Annone Veneto by the historic winery active since 1962, Paladin Drago Rosso Merlot embodies a pioneering vision. The result of a rigorous sustainable and vegan philosophy, this elegant red reflects the deep care dedicated to the estate's one hundred hectares. Maturation in large wooden barrels enhances its velvety smoothness, enriching the cherry notes with delicate spicy hints. An enveloping Varietal Wine of Italy with a balanced structure, ideal for accompanying grilled meats and mature cheeses.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1962
- Oenologist: Antonio Lucarelli
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 100
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| Name | Paladin Merlot Drago Rosso 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Paladin |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Annone Veneto by the historic winery active since 1962, Paladin Drago Rosso Merlot embodies a pioneering vision. The result of a rigorous sustainable and vegan philosophy, this elegant red reflects the deep care dedicated to the estate's one hundred hectares. Maturation in large wooden barrels enhances its velvety smoothness, enriching the cherry notes with delicate spicy hints. An enveloping Varietal Wine of Italy with a balanced structure, ideal for accompanying grilled meats and mature cheeses. |
| Origin | Annone Veneto (Venezia) |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Fermentation | Over 18 days |
| Production technique | Vinification at 25 °C with maceration for over 18 days; alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks followed by transfer and brief ageing in large wooden barrels. |
| Wine making | The grapes are vinified at 25 °C to enhance the intensity of the colour; maceration for over 18 days; alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks followed by a passage in large barrels and a brief ageing in large wooden casks. |
| Aging | Second maturation in large barrels and brief ageing in large wooden casks |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| PH | 3.43 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |