Alcohol: 14 % vol Alc.

Sugar content: Dry

Variety: Merlot Soil type: Eocene flysch, marl and sandstone 

Location: Debeli rtič, Purissima – Eocene flysch, marl and sandstone 

Grape harvest: by hand, late September Winemaking: Destemmed grapes are macerated for 10-14 days at a temperature of 25-29°C. After pressing and malolactic fermentation the wine is left to mature in large oak barrels and barrique barrels for at least 24 months.

Aging potential: 5–8 years

Colour: Ruby with brick-red edge

liquorice, plum jam, kirsch-soaked cherries, undergrowth, leather and a sophisticated note of wood.

Taste: Deep, smooth and rich. The fruitiness of the ripe sour cherry complements the mineral character and the sweetness of ripe tannins. The nice long aftertaste with a hint of wood adds to the wine's sophistication. Food and wine pairing recommendation: Pairs well with game, red meat, pasta and risotto with meat-based sauces, and semi-cured cheese 

Opportunities: Lunch with friends, Socializing, Gift, Romantic dinner Serving

temperature: 16–18 °C