Sinfonia Merlot Grappa Chiericati 48%

Origin: Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Grape Variety: Merlot pomace

Color: Golden amber with copper highlights

Nose: Intense notes of toasted wood, vanilla, and cocoa, with residual fruity nuances—dried cherry, plum—and hints of leather and sweet spices

Taste: Dry, full, round, with a decisive body; the well-integrated wood imparts notes of vanilla and toasting, with tannins that give the grappa structure; good persistence; evident but balanced alcoholic warmth.

Alcohol content: 48%

Serving temperature: 16-18 °C

Pairings: A meditation spirit, perfect after rich meals or with dark chocolate desserts; also ideal with aged cheeses; can be used as a modifier to enrich a few sips of coffee.

Terroir: The pomace comes from Merlot vineyards in Ticino, presumably from hilly areas with good exposure and well-drained soils; favorable climatic conditions for ripening, with temperature fluctuations that help concentrate sugars and aromas.

Vinification / Aging: Traditional distillation of fermented pomace, followed by aging in barriques (likely French oak) for a period that may vary (e.g., 12-24 months) to allow for the extraction of woody notes without dominating the original aroma of the grape.

General description: An elegant grappa that combines the savoriness of Merlot pomace with the finesse of barrique aging, capable of offering a complex experience: ripe fruit and vanilla notes on the nose, structure and depth on the palate, with a long and harmonious finish. If indeed produced by Chiericati, it would represent a distilled version of the attention the winery reserves for its vinified Merlots (such as the “Sinfonia Barrique” wine).

Classification: Aged pomace distillate / Barrique-aged grappa

Type: Single-varietal grappa (Merlot)

Allergens: Contains sulfites (possible residual presence; please check the label)

Philosophy: It could fall under “Independent Winegrowers” and “Integrated Production” if it follows Chiericati winery standards;

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