Following the metaphorical framework of Raimundo Lullo’s medieval treatise *Ars Magna*, our Merlot is represented by *Sapientia*, as it offers a clear and immediate understanding of its unmistakable structure and rich array of nuances. It is crafted exclusively from a careful selection of the finest clone that expresses itself in every single vintage.
GRAPES: 100% Merlot from the
HARVEST:
Second and third weeks of September
VINIFICATION:
Stainless steel and wooden vats
AGING:
First-use French oak barriques for approximately 24 months, followed by 6 months in stainless steel
BOTTLE AGING:
Approximately 12 months
Second and third weeks of September
VINIFICATION:
Stainless steel and wooden vats
AGING:
First-use French oak barriques for approximately 24 months, followed by 6 months in stainless steel
BOTTLE AGING:
Approximately 12 months
PLANTING DENSITY:
5,800 vines/ha
YIELD PER HECTARE:
60 quintals/ha
ALCOHOL CONTENT:
13.5% vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
15–18 °C
5,800 vines/ha
YIELD PER HECTARE:
60 quintals/ha
ALCOHOL CONTENT:
13.5% vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
15–18 °C
Sommelier Profile COLOR: Deep ruby red AROMA: Intense, seductive; notes of blackberries and other small berries, exotic spices, pipe tobacco, cedar wood, potpourri, and forest floor PALATE: Elegant, full-bodied; silky, perfectly balanced tannins; fresh, savory notes with great length