Winery Calico ManeMerlot
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The Merlot of the Winery Calico Mane is in the top 0 of wines of California.
Details and technical informations about Winery Calico Mane's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo
Simple, fresh whites with low aromatics, a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and discreet aromas of citrus and Mediterranean white flowers. Often blended in local Corsican whites, a precious witness of the island's ampelographic heritage. White Corsican variety, a mutation of Carcajolo noir, grown on a few hectares in Corse-du-Sud.
Informations about the Winery Calico Mane
The Winery Calico Mane is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of California to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Reassembly
During the vinification process, a "cap" is formed at the top of the vats with the solid parts (skin, pulp, pips, etc.), which contain tannins and colouring elements. Pumping over consists of emptying the vat from the bottom and pouring the juice back to the top, in order to mix the cap and the juice and to favour the exchange and the extraction. This old technique allows a better exchange between the solid parts and the liquid.
