{"product_id":"edi-keber-collio-merlot-2021","title":"Edi Keber Collio Merlot 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollio Merlot by Edi Keber is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with Denomination of Controlled Origin that faithfully expresses the Friulian territory, matured in small barrels. Made from Merlot grapes, it stands out for its ruby red colour and a fruity aromatic profile, characterised by clear \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is intense and complex, with a balance that enhances its elegance. The pronounced \u003cstrong\u003emineral\u003c\/strong\u003e and savoury character makes it ideal paired with red meats, legume soups or mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced in Cormons, in the heart of Collio, an outstanding wine-growing area on the border between Italy and Slovenia. The vines sink their roots into the \u003cstrong\u003etypical ponka\u003c\/strong\u003e, a friable marl known as Flysch. This unique soil ensures \u003cstrong\u003elow vigour\u003c\/strong\u003e for the plants, naturally limiting the yield per vine. This condition promotes a high \u003cstrong\u003eflavour concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, transferring all the distinctive character of the terroir into the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested at a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh degree of ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the integrity and fullness of the fruit. Maturation takes place for about a year in \u003cstrong\u003esmall barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a further year of rest in the bottle, essential for harmonising the aromatic and structural texture. The choice to bottle \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the characteristics of the grape variety and the mineral nuances from the marl soils to remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Cormons, in the heart of the Collio region, the Edi Keber winery continues a centuries-old family tradition, bottling its own wines since 1957. Today, under the guidance of Kristian Keber, this Merlot is produced on \u003cstrong\u003eponka\u003c\/strong\u003e soils, a friable marl typical of the area that limits vine yield to enhance elegance and minerality. The meticulous production process includes ageing for one year in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrique\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a further twelve months in the bottle: a careful process that brings out the authentic \u003cstrong\u003echaracter of the territory\u003c\/strong\u003e, located on the border between Italy and Slovenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edi Keber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419908526251,"sku":"61065","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/edi-keber-collio-merlot-2021_61065_1_54924874-dc9a-4c05-b0a5-c448f2a9d711.webp?v=1779704177","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/edi-keber-collio-merlot-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}