Collio Merlot DOC RUSSIZ SUPERIORE
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| 4 Grappoli AIS |
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2020 |
| Winery | RUSSIZ SUPERIORE - MARCO FELLUGA |
| Denomination | Collio Doc |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grapes | 100% Merlot |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | GO/312 |
| Winery headquarter | RUSSIZ SUPERIORE - Capriva del Friuli (GO) - Via Russiz, 7 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Roast meat, Sliced beef, Pasta all'amatriciana, Cannelloni, Medium-aged cheeses, Scallops with mushrooms, Grilled meat, Meat stewed |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Merlot |
From the vine of Merlot. Although not an autochthonous grape variety, Merlot has been part of the Friulian wine tradition for a long time, having been imported into Friuli in 1880. The origin is the classic one of Russiz Superiore-Capriva del Friuli. Altitude: between 80 and 200 meters above sea level. Vinification and fermentation follow after the grapes are separated from the stalks, they are placed in Mace - rare in large steel vats for a variable period depending on the vintage. During this phase delicate fulling operations allow to extract the noble components precursors of the taste and aroma of wine. Finally, the aging of the obtained wine is left to age for twelve months in small oak barrels, after bottling the wine remains resting for about six months.
Characteristics of this red wine
The wine has an intense red color with garnet nuances. The aroma is fresh and fruity, with scents of wild berry jam, cherry in spirit and raspberry in balance with a vanilla base. The taste is full-bodied and responds perfectly to the scents perceived to the smell.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this red wine
It is suitable to accompany all types of meat dishes, game and medium-aged cheeses. The optimum service temperature is 16 ºC. The temperature is 16 ºC.
