# Piemonte Merlot (Gianni Doglia)

> Red, Piemonte Merlot DOC by [Gianni Doglia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/gianni-doglia.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/gianni-doglia-piemonte-merlot).

- **Producer:** Gianni Doglia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte Merlot DOC
- **Grape:** Merlot
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested grapes are crushed and fermented at controlled temperature with about 8-10 days of maceration; after racking the wine rests 24 months in barriques, then a further 6 months in steel before bottling and about 6 months of bottle ageing at 18C.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-28



## Summary

A structured wine intended for red meat and game dishes, aged two years in barrique.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla, leather and liquorice. Full-bodied, with good tannins and a round palate.

## Food pairings

Suited to red meat or game main courses; a good companion after dinner with friends.