{"product_id":"ca-bolani-aquileia-merlot-2023","title":"Ca Bolani Aquileia Merlot 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCa’ Bolani Merlot is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that fully expresses the character of the Merlot grape in the Friuli Aquileia region. On the palate, it stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003edry and smooth style\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a structured and rounded body. The flavour profile is defined by \u003cstrong\u003eelegant tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that extend its persistence, offering a finish with clear fruity notes and subtle spicy hints, perfect for pairing with grilled meats and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines grow in Cervignano del Friuli, on \u003cstrong\u003eclay and gravel soils\u003c\/strong\u003e alternating with sand and pebbles that slope towards the sea. This ecosystem benefits from the protection of the Alps and the cool breezes of the Adriatic. The combination of maritime influence and \u003cstrong\u003esignificant night-time temperature variations\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages optimal grape development, ensuring a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003earomatic richness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a wine with a broad and defined fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter destemming, the must undergoes \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e and fermentation in steel tanks. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures through \u003cstrong\u003eageing in oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to integrate the structure without masking the fruit’s identity. The bouquet is intensely fruity, dominated by ripe strawberries and currants, enhanced on the finish by elegant \u003cstrong\u003ehints of almond blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e and nuances of pear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1970 in Cervignano del Friuli, \u003cstrong\u003eTenuta Ca’ Bolani\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vast oasis of biodiversity framed by 999 cypresses, in a region where vines have thrived since Roman times. Across its 568 hectares, nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic breezes, the soil composition ranges from clay to sand. Thanks to these ideal climatic conditions, oenologist Roberto Marcolini has created a 2023 Merlot with superb \u003cstrong\u003earomatic fullness\u003c\/strong\u003e. This elegant red wine captures the essence of the Friulian territory, offering a \u003cstrong\u003edelicate\u003c\/strong\u003e and fruity finish with every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ca Bolani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46073605062827,"sku":"59877","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ca-bolani-aquileia-merlot-2023_59877_1_c5f47f16-de83-423f-bd5f-f6c422bbe69a.webp?v=1773806811","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-be\/products\/ca-bolani-aquileia-merlot-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}