Merlot

The wine shows a deep ruby color with generous intensity and clarity. It presents notes of dark berries, accompanied by hints of subtle spice and vanilla. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied with balanced acidity and soft, refined tannins, showing flavors of ripe dark berries and delicate spice. The finish is polished and lingering with notes of dark fruit and subtle vanilla.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Deep dark red color. Aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and vanilla. Tannic, full-bodied
on the palate with well-balanced acidity.

VINES:

100% Merlot

Food Pairing:

Ideally with roasted meats and aged cheeses

TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE:

16–18°C

The Theranda Valley: A Distinctive Terroir

Our vineyards lie in the heart of the Theranda Valley, between 400 and 450 meters above sea level in southern Kosovo, naturally sheltered by the Sharr Mountains. This unique setting creates ideal conditions for grape cultivation, shaped by long, warm summers and pronounced day–night temperature shifts that enhance aromatic complexity and sugar concentration.

Short but cold winters, with periods below –10°C, naturally protect and cleanse the vines, while red, fertile soils rich in clay and white quartz lend structure and refined minerality to our wines.

OENOLOGICAL TECHNIQUE:

Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a fixed temperature

MAIN NOTES:

Blueberry, Blackberry, Vanilla, Pepper

AGING:

8 months in stainless steel tanks followed by 6 months in glass bottles

BOTTLING:

Large filtration