Franco Toros Collio Merlot Etichetta Rossa 2018: Pure Merlot from Friuli. Intense ruby, with aromas of berries and spices. Full, soft, elegant tannins, persistent. Aged in barriques, excellent with red meats and aged cheeses.
Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Collio) Dry Red Wine Merlot 100%
Franco Toros Collio Merlot Etichetta Rossa - 2018 750 ml
204.99 €
Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections, brilliant and lively.
Bouquet
Intense and complex, with notes of ripe berries (blackcurrant, blackberry), sweet spices, tobacco, and a light balsamic hint.
Taste
Full, soft, and enveloping, with elegant and well-integrated tannins. Persistent finish, with fruity and spicy notes.
Alcohol content
14% vol.
Type of glass
Pairings
Ideal with roasted or grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses, and robust meat-based pasta dishes.
Refinement
12-18 months in French oak barriques, followed by further aging in the bottle.
Vinification
Maceration on the skins for 15-20 days, fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequent malolactic fermentation.