General Data
Wine name: Bianco di Merlot
Designation: Denominazione di Origine Controllata Ticino
Vintage: 2024
Grape variety: 100% Merlot (vinified as a white wine)
Alcohol content: 12.8%
Available formats: 50 cl and 75 cl
Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Product Features
Vini Frasa's Bianco di Merlot is a Ticino white wine made from 100% Merlot grapes vinified as a white wine, produced in Leventina, and characterized by freshness, elegance, and a strong sense of place
the must is immediately separated from the skins
no skin maceration during must fermentation
the focus is on elegance, freshness, and aromatic purity
This technique gives the wine a unique, distinctly Ticinese character.
Production Area
Region: Canton Ticino (CH)
Terroir: warm climate, excellent sunshine, and good diurnal temperature range
Soils: well-drained, mineral-rich
Production style: modern, focused on freshness
This Bianco di Merlot is produced by Cantina Vini Frasa in Rodi-Fiesso, in the heart of Leventina, in the Canton of Ticino. The grapes come from vineyards located in Lower and Middle Leventina, an ideal area for producing fresh and elegant wines recognized as Ticino DOC wines.
Vinification and Aging
Gently pressed by hand-harvested Merlot grapes
Must immediately separated from the skins
Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures
Aged in stainless steel to preserve its aromatic integrity
Style: fine, fresh, elegant white
Visual Notes
In the glass, it presents:
a bright straw-yellow
luminous and clear
color that evokes the warmth and light of the Ticinese landscape
Hinting at freshness, purity, and technical precision.
Aromatic Notes
A fine and delicate aromatic bouquet:
white flowers (jasmine, acacia)
green apple
fresh citrus fruits
white peach
elegant and pure floral note
Immediate, highly inviting aromatic profile.
Palate Notes
The wine's poetic promise: freshness, elegance, harmony.
Fresh and lively attack
Well-balanced acidity
Light but soft and enveloping body
Flavors of white fruit and citrus fruits
Silky and pleasant texture
Light minerality that adds depth
Harmonious and clean finish
An extremely smooth, elegant, and pleasant wine.
Food Pairings
Perfect with:
fish appetizers
raw seafood
summer salads
delicate white meats
fresh cheeses
elegant aperitifs
Excellent for summer gatherings and light lunches.
Aging Potential
1–3 years if stored correctly
Designed to be enjoyed young, at the peak of freshness
Identity & Philosophy
The Bianco di Merlot del Ticino represents one of the most elegant expressions of the region: fresh, luminous, modern.
A versatile, refined wine that is sure to please everyone.
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