Venica
Collio Merlot 2022
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | The wine was then matured in our ageing cellar in 25 and 7.5 HL wooden barrels for 13 months, during which malolactic fermentation took place. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Collio Merlot 2022 |
| Color | Fairly intense ruby red. |
| Perfume | Young, fruity and slightly herbaceous, with a harmonious bouquet ranging from berries, especially blueberries and blackcurrants, to violets, plums, cherries, tomato leaf, fennel and rhubarb. There are also some medicinal herbs such as mint and thyme, and a distant balsamic note fading into pine. The clearly recognisable feature is an underlying herbaceous note that permeates the whole wine and blends wonderfully with the warmth of the fruit. |
| Taste | The palate is broad and deep, medium-bodied, juicy and dripping with blackberries and cherries. The tannins are light and velvety and the herbaceous, earthy flavours balance the fruit for a soft, enveloping sip. Acidity tends to be low. |
| Pairings | Typical local dishes such as a mixed platter of cold cuts and cheeses, vinegar salami or brovada and muset. Otherwise with red meats, roasts, poultry and semi-aged cheeses. |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Country | Italy |
Description
A still red Collio DOC, 13.5% ABV, produced by Venica, a historic winery since 1930. Made from 100% Merlot, this wine reflects the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Youthful, fruity, and slightly herbaceous, it boasts a harmonious bouquet that ranges from berries, particularly blueberries and blackcurrants, to violets, plums, cherries, tomato leaves, fennel, and rhubarb. Medicinal herbs such as mint and thyme are also present, along with a faint balsamic note that fades to pine. The most recognizable characteristic is a grassy undertone that permeates the entire wine and blends beautifully with the warmth of the fruit. A fairly intense ruby red. On the palate, it is broad and deep, medium-bodied, juicy, and dripping with blackberries and cherries. The tannins are light and velvety, and the herbaceous and earthy flavors balance the fruit for a smooth and enveloping sip. Acidity tends to be low.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1930
- Oenologist: Gianni Venica, Francesco La Coppola
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 40
| Name | Venica Collio Merlot 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Venica |
| Wine making | After arrival at the winery, the grapes were macerated for 10 days. |
| Aging | The wine was then matured in our ageing cellar in 25 and 7.5 HL wooden barrels for 13 months, during which malolactic fermentation took place. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |