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Merlot DOC - Colli Bolognesi - La Riva 2014

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information
Producer La Riva
Name Colli Bolognesi DOC
Variety Merlot
Vintage 2014
Gradation 12.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, herbal notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, skin maceration
Region Emilia-Romagna
Production area Colli Bolognesi
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 6-12 months
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5 years
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses
Discover the refined Merlot DOC from the picturesque Colli Bolognesi, a wine gem produced by La Riva winery. With its DOC status that guarantees origin and quality, this red wine is an authentic expression of the Bolognese terroir, renowned for its ideal climate and fertile soils that highlight the varietal characteristics of the Merlot grape.

La Riva's Merlot features a deep ruby red color, promising an intense and enveloping sensory experience. On the nose, it presents elegant notes of ripe red fruits such as cherries and plums, enhanced by nuances of sweet spices and a light touch of vanilla, resulting from expert aging in barriques.

On the palate, the wine is rich and well-structured. The balance between acidity and tannins is impeccable, making this Merlot particularly harmonious. The palate is seduced by a velvety texture and a long finish that echoes the aromatic complexity perceived olfactively.

Ideal for pairing with robust dishes such as grilled red meats, rich stews, or aged cheeses, the Merlot DOC - Colli Bolognesi from La Riva is also perfect to be enjoyed on its own, as a meditative wine. Serve at a temperature of 18°C to fully appreciate its richness and depth.

A wine that not only represents the Bolognese wine tradition but elevates it, offering a taste experience that remains impressively enduring. An excellent example of Merlot that stands out for its elegance, complexity, and authenticity.
The winery

Tenuta La Riva – Winery in Emilia-Romagna

Discover the story and wines of Tenuta La Riva.

Family-owned winery located in the Colli Bolognesi (Castello di Serravalle, Valsamoggia) producing Metodo Classico sparkling wines and certified organic still wines.
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Country: Italia
Grapes: Pignoletto, Trebbiano Modenese, Barbera, Lambrusco, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Moscato
Specializing in bottle refermentation Organic certification in the vineyard and in the winery. Extended time on the lees for sparkling wines Disgorgement à la volée and low- or zero-dosage wines Winery visits and tastings in the Colli Bolognesi
Winery history
Tenuta La Riva was founded as a family project, driven by Alberto's passion and the tradition of several generations. The estate has grown steadily, focusing on bottle refermentation and the promotion of local grape varieties such as Pignoletto and Trebbiano Modenese, with the family involved in every stage from vineyard to cellar.
Production philosophy
The winery favors refermentation in bottle and a low-intervention winemaking approach: organic farming, low use of sulfites and techniques that respect the land and health. For sparkling wines they practice long periods of lees contact and perform disgorgements à la volée for low- or no-dosage wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate, located in the Colli Bolognesi at Castello di Serravalle, is surrounded by the characteristic calanchi of the Emilian Apennines and lies about half an hour from Bologna. It cultivates indigenous and international grape varieties suited to the hilly terrain.

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