{"product_id":"bongio-viti-ti-doc-merlot-istituto-agrario","title":"Bongio VITI Ticino DOC - Merlot Mezzana Agricultural Institute","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coldrerio, Canton Ticino, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep garnet red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense fruity aroma dominated by notes of strawberries and morello cherries, pleasantly harmonious and complex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft on the attack, delicate and balanced, with intense aromas and a good balance between the fruity character and the quality of the soft tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.7%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with grilled red meats, roasts, braised meats, aged cheeses, and mushroom-based dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"Bongio\" vineyard is located in the municipality of Coldrerio and is characterized by soils with high clay content, which gives the wines an unmistakable character and personality, making them suitable for aging in wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional vinification, with aging for about 12 months in 225-liter barrels (barriques) for 30% of the wine, while the rest matures in large wooden casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed wine produced exclusively from Merlot grapes from the vineyard called “Bongio” located in the municipality of Coldrerio. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Bongio VITI TI DOC is a red wine with character, produced exclusively from Merlot grapes from the \"Bongio\" vineyard in Coldrerio. It has a deep garnet red color, intense aromas of strawberries and morello cherries, and a soft and balanced taste. Aging in wood provides complexity and structure, making it ideal to accompany meat dishes and aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; the label design or bottle shape may vary depending on the vintage or winery restyling. Shipment of the order is guaranteed, and purely aesthetic differences do not entitle the customer to a free return (more details on the Terms and Conditions page).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Istituto Agrario Mezzana","offers":[{"title":"2023 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":53502410719580,"sku":"Bongio-Merlot-2023","price":16.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/Bongio_VITI_Ticino_DOC_-_Merlot_Istituto_Agrario_Mezzana.jpg?v=1742932549","url":"https:\/\/www.tivinum.ch\/en\/products\/bongio-viti-ti-doc-merlot-istituto-agrario","provider":"Tivinum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}