Lazio Igt Merlot (2018) - Capizucchi
This red wine, produced in the Lazio wine region, is known for its rich, full-bodied flavour thanks to the Merlot grapes it comes from. The 2018 vintage was particularly appreciated for its notes of ripe fruit and spice, with excellent structure and a long, persistent finish. Made by the Capizucchi estate, a company with a long history and a strong winemaking tradition, it is a perfect example of the quality and excellence of Italian wine.
Lazio Igt Merlot (2018) - Capizucchi
Type: Red Wine
Area: Italy, Lazio, Roma e Agro Romano
Appellation: Lazio IGT
Grape variety: Merlot
Vintage: 2018
Winery: Capizucchi
Alcohol: 13.5%
The appellation: Lazio IGT
Lazio IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is one of the most versatile appellations in the Lazio region. Recognised in 1995, it covers the whole of Lazio and allows producers to experiment freely with native and international grape varieties, innovative styles and winemaking techniques not always permitted under DOC or DOCG appellation regulations. Lazio IGT can yield red, white and rosé wines, dry, frizzante, passito or even spumante, expressing both the historic roots of Lazio viticulture and its contemporary, experimental calling.
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Who makes it: Capizucchi
The Capizucchi winery was born on the historic estate of the Roman noble family of the same name, active in the Agro Romano area since the 17th century.Today the estate has been relaunched by a young, dynamic project that combines respect for tradition with a focus on sustainability. Capizucchi stands out for its 100% organic production, with spontaneous fermentations and minimal intervention in the cellar, for true, authentic wines with a sense of place.
Find out more about CapizucchiThe vine of Lazio Igt Merlot
Merlot
Merlot is one of the most widespread and appreciated black grape varieties in the world. Native to France, and in particular to the Bordeaux region, it is known for its softness, its fruity profile and its ability to adapt to different styles of wine, from single-varietal bottlings to quality blends. Its versatility makes it ideal for producing fresh, ready-to-drink wines but also structured, long-lived labels.
Find out moreLazio Igt Merlot: the Rome and Agro Romano area
Roma e Agro Romano
The wine area of Rome and the Agro Romano is one of the most historic in Italy, in the Lazio region, around the capital, where viticulture was already practised in Etruscan and Roman times. Today this vast area of hills and plains is at the heart of a qualitative revival, thanks to rediscovered native grape varieties, a mild climate and volcanic soils, which give rise to fresh, fragrant whites, soft, spicy reds and food-friendly wines with a strong link to the land. The productive heart extends from the Colli Albani (Frascati, Grottaferrata, Monte Porzio Catone) to the plains of the Agro Romano, embracing the eastern, southern and western sides of Rome, with differing soil and climate influences that give stylistic richness to the production.
Find out more about Roma e Agro RomanoClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Clay
Geographical setting: Hilly
Profile of Lazio Igt Merlot
Primary aromas: Ripe red fruit, Plum
Secondary aromas: Cocoa, tobacco, Vanilla
Tertiary aromas: Leather, Sweet spices
Tasting notes: This red wine shows an intense ruby colour, turning towards garnet with age. On the nose it offers a bouquet rich in red fruit, spice and a light hint of vanilla, thanks to ageing in barrique. In the mouth it is full and soft, with well-balanced tannins that make the sip pleasant and long. There is an aftertaste of cherry and plum, with a light toasted note. Perfect alongside red meat dishes and aged cheeses.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Tannin | Medium |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Long |
| Colour | Ruby red |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Lazio Igt Merlot
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Lazio Igt Merlot
In barrique (1–6 months)
Ageing in barrique for 1 to 6 months is a measured and gentle intervention, designed to lend volume, micro-oxygenation and slight developed notes, while at the same time preserving the varietal identity of the wine. It is a choice often reserved for young or fruity wines that benefit from a very brief stay in wood, useful for smoothing off rough edges, better integrating the body and developing a more elegant aromatic profile, without any dominance of toasty or vanilla notes.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Lazio Igt Merlot
- No contact with the lees