Venerdì Merlot Rosato 2023 - Bricco Carlina x 6

Merlot in Pink from Monferrato Hills: The Stylistic Approach of Bricco Carlina

The Bricco Carlina Venerdì Merlot Rosato 2023 stands within the Piedmontese winemaking landscape as an unconventional, vibrant, and remarkably pure expression of its territory. This dynamic organic estate builds its value on an artisanal agronomic management respectful of natural rhythms and true dedication to sustainable vine care. The project focuses on the precise desire to interpret an international variety like Merlot through a rosé vinification capable of highlighting its original fragrance and immediate ease of drinking. Venerdì commands attention in the glass as a still rosé wine of rare fineness, designed to merge a solid savory drive with a convivial and beautifully balanced mouthfeel, making it the ideal pour to welcome the weekend.

Hillside Agronomic Notes and Cellar Vinification Protocol

The vineyards delve their roots into hillside soils characterized by stable marly-limestone matrices—a unique pedoclimatic conformation that transfers an innate mineral footprint and a vibrant freshness to the clusters. The seasonal trend of the 2023 vintage guaranteed an optimal balance between phenolic ripeness and the grape's sharp acidic backbone. Following the manual harvest, processing applies strict technological criteria oriented toward maximum protection of the mass from oxygen to shield primary aromas. Gentle pressing and alcoholic fermentation take place entirely within temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Subsequent aging in steel stabilizes the mass, avoiding any oak contact to safeguard fruit freshness and an alcohol content of 13.00% Vol.

Sensory Profile and Organoleptic Assessment

Vinification conducted entirely in small stainless steel containers combined with the sharp acidic responsiveness of the variety outlines a sensory profile centered on sharp transparency for this characteristic Piemonte rosé wine.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Merlot / Piemonte DOC Rosato / Still organic wine.
• Analytical Data (2023 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 13.00% Vol. / Exclusive maturation in stainless steel / Volume: 750 ml.
• Visual Assessment: Pale cerise pink color enriched with bright, brilliant highlights upon swirling in the glass, characterized by crystalline chromatic stability.
• Olfactory Framework: Broad, clean, and elegantly fragrant bouquet. A consistent symphony of aromas emerges on the nose, dominated by sharp consistent scents of crisp small red fruits, raspberry, ripe cherry, and pomegranate, perfectly integrated with refined background floral nuances of rose petals and refreshing citrus hints.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, straight profile endowed with an extraordinary gastronomic smoothness. The progression displays a harmonious soft medium body where the sharp savory drive marries the acidic liveliness that revitalizes the palate in perfect balance. The pour, enveloping and refreshing, advances toward a clean, savory finish of fine varietal persistence.

Service Advice and Gastronomic Pairings

The structural fluidity, smooth texture, and intense aromatic core of this Merlot Rosé determine remarkable service versatility throughout the meal, making it an ideal partner for light summer menus or elite apéritifs.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs magnificently alongside cold Mediterranean appetizers, raw seafood, salmon or bluefin tuna tartare, rich crustacean dishes, and traditional coastal first courses like vegetable risottos or fish stews. It excels paired alongside delicate white meats, savory herb pies, and flavorful vegetarian dishes. It displays fine synergy when paired alongside light local charcuterie, vegetarian gourmet pizza, and selections of fresh soft cheeses.
• Serving Method: To promote the development of the rich fruity aromatic framework and enhance the responsiveness of the wine, the use of a medium-sized white wine glass and a serving temperature of 8 - 10°C are highly recommended.