PRIMO RISERVA

Primo, the Frascati Superiore DOCG Riserva by Merumalia, on the nose has wide and involving fruity aromas. A strong, long-standing minerality. pervade the mouth. The taste is full-bodied and elegant, with minerality explosion. Differently from PRIMO, the RISERVA is produced with a special selection of Malvasia del Lazio grapes that benefit of more sunny hours. The autochthonous grapes are grown on the north side of volcanic, rocky soil (mineral rich) of Castelli Romani, respecting the nature and the environment. The PRIMO RISERVA grapes production has an upper limit of 8 tons per hectar (much less then permitted). Grapes are pressed very softly in inert environment. To limit the generation of sulphites, the fermentation initiated with selected yeast, is thermally controlled in inox containers. The wine is ageing in inox and in bottle for at least 12 months. 
VINTAGE - ALCOHOL: 2017 - 14,5 % Vol. / 2017 - 14,5 % Vol 
GRAPE VARIETY: Malvasia del Lazio, Greco, Bombino 
VINEYARD: Espalier structure guyot and spurred cordon, > 4000 vines/ha Average height above sea level: 190 m Exposure: North-North West 
HARVEST PERIOD: September 
FERMENTATION: Gentle pressing, selected yeasts, in inox tanks at controlled temperature (14,5-15°C) 
PRODUCTION: Produced & Bottled by Merumalia Soc. Agr. 3000 bottles
AGEING: 9 months in inox, 3 months in bottle 
COLOUR: Shining straw yellow with greenish highlights 
CHARACTER: Mineral, spicy, citrus fruit, complex NOSE: Involving, with wide fruity aromas 
TASTE: Strong mineral presence, and important fruity notes. Long persistence 
PAIRING: Elaborated fish-based dishes 
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: We recommend to serve it at 10°- 12° C