Venica Merlot, a dry red wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia (100% Merlot), is intense ruby. It offers complex aromas of ripe red fruits and spices. On the palate, it is full, soft, elegant, and persistent. Oak-aged, it's ideal with red meats and aged cheeses, served at 16-18°C.
Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia Dry red wine Merlot 100%
Venica Merlot - 2020 750 ml
24.54 €
Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections
Bouquet
Intense and complex, with notes of ripe red fruits, plum, sweet spices, vanilla and a light balsamic touch.
Taste
Full, soft and elegant, with well-integrated tannins. Red fruits, spices and a long persistence with a mineral finish are found.
Alcohol content
13.5% Vol.
Type of glass
Large Burgundy or Gran Cru glass, to enhance complex aromas.
Pairings
Roasted or grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses, rich first courses and mushrooms.
Refinement
In French oak barrels for 12-18 months, followed by further bottle aging.
Vinification
Maceration on the skins for 15-20 days at controlled temperature, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel.