FALCONERA MERLOT

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MERLOT DOC MONTELLO

FALCONERA is the name of one of Venegazzù’s loveliest vineyards, set in the hills of the Trevignano marchlands, 40 kilometres northwards of Venice. It is here that the legendary Count Loredan, a prominent figure in the history of wine, used to go hawking with his falcons. The Falconera vineyard is truly of unique beauty: the classic lines of a fine late 18th century Palladian villa serve as the backdrop for a wonderful vineyard of Merlot and Malbec vines. In fact, the wine is a classic Merlot from the Venegazzù area, aged in large oak barrels, which allow it to maintain good freshness and fruit that is never overpowered by wood.

Produced by: Loredan Gasparini Venegazzu Vini

Grape

Merlot 90%, Malbec 10%
Region

Veneto
Vintage

2021
ABV

13%
Serve at

16–18°C
Acidity

5.55 g/l
Tasting notes

The eye is quickly captured by the brilliant ruby red colour of this wine and the palate is captivated by the typical nuances of these varieties as they fuse into immediately recognisable soft red fruity flavours of blackberry and raspberry with a delicate flowery note of violets, accompanied by a hint of spiciness. The taste experience reveals a highly pleasing fruit, followed by an impression of freshness and a sensation of cleanliness and elegance, making this wine is a real classic from the Venegazzù terroir.

Food pairing

Best paired with bold flavours: it works well with red and cured meats, hard cheese, mushroooms, meaty dishes.

Area of production

“Falconera” located in Venegazzù (40km north of Venice). A rich ‘red’ soil, typical of the “ferretto” soils of the Montello area, but at the same time soft and clayey and of medium consistency. Guyot and spurred ridges vines.
Production process

Harvest from end of September. 10 days’ maceration in 150-hectolitre stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation. Ageing for approximately one and a half years in large 25 and 50 hectolitre oak barrels. Unfiltered.

Fun facts

In Venegazzù, in the heart of the Alta Marca Trevigiana (North of Venice), extend 60 hectares of the Azienda Agricola Loredan Gasparini. Founded in the 40s by Count Piero Loredan, direct descendant of the Doge of Venice Leonardo Loredan, in 1973 the estate passed under the property and direction of the present owner, Mr. Giancarlo Palla. From its beginnings the founder planted vines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec in order to produce highly esteemed quality wines. The flagships of the Azienda Agricola Loredan Gasparini are blends (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec).

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