THE GOLDEN DROP
THE GOLDEN DROP
General Data
Grape variety: 100% Merlot
Vintage: 2022
Name: Ticino Controlled Designation of Origin
Alcohol content: 13% vol
Format: 75 cl
Type: Red wine aged in wood (Barrique)
Production Area
Municipality: Giornico (Ticino – CH)
Vineyards: rows, with excellent sun exposure
Soil: stony, well-drained, mineral-rich — perfect for structured Merlots
Climate: hot, dry, with good temperature ranges
Breeding System
Training system: row
Vineyard management: controlled yield for concentration and quality
Harvest: manual, selection in the field
Vinification & Aging
Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks
Maceration: 9–14 days at 28–30°C
Refinement:
12 months in barriques and French oak barrels
Second passage barriques
Style: Elegant, powerful, complex and harmonious Merlot
Organoleptic Characteristics
Color
Intense ruby red, with garnet reflections, a sign of evolution and refinement in wood.
Nose
Rich, deep, complex, articulated bouquet:
blackberry, black cherry
ripe plum, currant
notes of vanilla
blond tobacco
cocoa, dark chocolate
toasted notes and fine wood
Elegant, warm and enveloping aromatic profile.
Palate
Full-bodied and structured
Silky but well-present tannins
Warm, enveloping, intense sip
Balanced acidity that gives freshness
Ripe red and black fruits in evidence
Final notes of:
dark chocolate
coffee
sweet spices
noble wood
The finish is long, persistent, complex .
Analytics Data
Alcohol: 13%
Residual sugars: dry
Serving temperature: 18–20°C , in large glasses for important red wines
Aging potential: 8-12 years
Food Pairings
Ideal wine with:
important red meats
game (deer, roe deer, wild boar)
Ticino braised meats
grilled ribs or entrecôte
aged and Alpine cheeses
perfect as a meditation wine , even without food
Identity & Philosophy
An elegant and profound Merlot, which tells the story of Giornico through the strength of the wood and the precision of the grape variety.
Every sip speaks of care, passion, and tradition. Your pearl, created for special moments.
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