SILENO DOC Montescudaio MERLOT

GRAPE VARIETY
Merlot 100%.

WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes of the individual plots cultivated with Merlot are harvested manually, then vinified and aged separately. The wine-making process varies according to the climate of that particular year. The fermentation takes place withindigenous yeasts and is carried out at a controlled temperature.

AGEING
In oak barrels for 6/8 months. In the bottle for 6 months.

TASTING NOTES
This wine is obtained from the Merlot grapes ofthe individual plots where, every year depending on the climatic conditions, the vine is at its best. The assemblage produces a single grape variety wine of a ruby red color with violet notes, aromas of red berries and balsamic fruits, and sweet tannins.The taste is elegant and persistent, but not intrusive on the palate.

AWARDS
Gambero Rosso – 2 bicchieri – Sileno Merlot 2017
Vitae – 3 viti – Sileno Merlot 2017
I vini di Veronelli – 87/100 – Sileno Merlot 2017
Vinum – 17/20 – Sileno Merlot 2016
James Suckling – 88/100 – Sileno Merlot 2016
Vinum – 17/20 – Sileno Merlot 2016
Falstaff – 91/100 – Sileno Merlot 2016
Vini d’Italia 2020 – 2 bicchieri – Sileno Merlot 2016
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 89/100 – Sileno Merlot 2016
Wine Spectator – 90/100 – Sileno Merlot 2008