The vineyard is in the land of Alba, map 64, particles 37-38.

 

Producing Merlot in the Langhe area is a significant challenge (I believe) noble and rewarding such as the one that was necessary to produce Pinot Nero.

This unmixed Merlot is so interesting, complex and attractive that it will surely make people who look for those characteristics fall in love with this wine.

The first harvest was in 2001, a brilliant vintage which allowed us to debut with an excellent wine.

Beppe Accomo decided to name this Merlot "Filius" as dedication to his children Alessandro and Marika.

Filius is a wine which should be served with rich and well-seasoned dishes, but it matches equally well with rich and matured cheeses.

It should be served at 18°C in large glasses in order to fully appreciate the complexity of its bouquet.

100% Merlot grapes.

1 ha vineyard (about 5.000 bottles).

Planted in 1998.

West facing (320 - 350 metres above sea level).

Let ageing for 20 months in French oak barrels.

Deep ruby red.

Ripe and intense red fruit with refined notes of vanilla.

Wild berries, prominent tannins, balsamic hints and tobacco.