| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Friuli |
| Wine Type |
Red |
| Grape Variety |
40% Merlot, 30% Schioppettino and 30% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso |
| Vineyard Location |
Colli Orientali del Friuli |
| Soil |
Typical of this area is the so-called “Flysch of Cormòns”, made of alternating layers of marls (calcareous clays) and sandstones (calcified sands) |
| Harvest |
Manual, grape selection |
| Vinification |
Stainless steel tanks and resting until bottling in spring |
| Aging |
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| Organic Certifications |
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| Environmentally Friendly |
SQNPI Sustainable Quality |
| Alcohol Vol |
13.5% |
| Color |
Ruby red with garnet hues |
| Aroma |
On the nose bourbon notes of smoky vanilla, coconut, orange peel; cherries and raspberries. |
| Taste |
Fruity, spicy, tannic and fresh making the wine well balanced. |
| Food Pairing |
Stewed and braised meats, spicy meats, smoked meats |
| Serving Temperature |
16-18° C / 60-64° F It benefits from decanting |
| Standard Bottle Size (L) |
0.75 |
| Association |
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