2023 La Miraja Freisa d'Asti DOC Piedmont, Italy Nervi-Conterno “Merlo Nero” or “The Blackbird”

“Merlo Nero” or “The Blackbird” is an opulent red wine made from Merlot vines grown in the hills and grown on trellises as in the Umbrian peasant tradition

Indigenous yeast fermentation Aging 12 months in barrels and 15 months sur lattes followed by 6 months in bottle before release

Winemaker’s note: “I personally like to taste wines side by side and with reference

Monterosa Bianco Extra Dry Vermouth

This is an explosively flavorful and energetic bottling

2023 La Miraja Freisa d'Asti DOC Piedmont, Italy Nervi-Conterno “Merlo Nero” or “The Blackbird”Background: An offspring of Nebbiolo, Freisa was historically used to augment the already noble structure of Nebbiolo wines thanks to the formers thick skin. Resistant to disease, the grape was often planted in less desirable spots, but when planted in optimal positions in the Asti province, Freisa wines sing. The grape varietys name comes from the Latin fresia, meaning strawberry, and one sip makes this association clear. Vineyard: Estate fruit from