Janus 2018 - Marco Merli

Janus - Marco Merli

The Janus is obtained with Sangiovese grapes growing on clayey-gravelly soils with the biodynamic farming method. Vinified naturally without added yeast with maceration lasting 10 to 15 days. Down for six months in French oak barrels Rovese and two months in bottle. The Janus is red ruby ​​color with aromas on the nose of red fruit and slight spiciness. In the mouth it is enveloping, fresh, lively with good drink. Only 2600 bottles produced.

Service

We taste the Janus at a temperature of 16/18 ° in tulipano.Il Janus glasses has to be drunk immediately, but if left a few years in the cellar can give great emotions.

Pairing

The janus fits perfectly with the first paitti with important sauces, meat, try it with a fillet with aromatic herb.

Winery: Marco Merli

The company is located in Casa del Diavolo set amongst the Umbrian hills, and is managed by Marco Merli with the help of dad. Few hectares managed in a natural way where the result should be as healthy as possible through fertilization carried out with animal manure, green manure erborei, only treatments with copper and sulfur and the establishment of a coexistence between weeds and screws. The wine is made only in the cellar where you prefer the spontaneous fermentations with only indigenous yeasts and refinements between cement tanks, large and steel barrel. The cultivated vines are Trebbiano, Grechetto, Malvasia, Sangiovese, Merlot, Ciliegiolo, Muscat, Cabernet Sauvignon that go to make up the 13 labels that Marco produces. Wines not only tasty but also rich in details and emotions, multifaceted and very good.