Russiz Superiore
Russiz Superiore Collio Merlot 2022
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| Denomination | Collio DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | In small oak casks for 12 months. After bottling, the wine remained in the cellar for approximately 6 months of bottle-aging. |
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork
Producer
Russiz Superiore
From this winery
- Start up year: 1967
- Oenologist: Giancarlo Tommasi, Giulio Tirel
- Bottles produced: 140.000
- Hectares: 50
Acquired in 1967 and located in Capriva del Friuli, in the heart of Collio, Russiz Superiore is considered the Cru of Marco Felluga.
Its name originates from the toponym of the hills where its vineyards are located and has always been synonymous with quality and excellence. The eagle of Russiz Superiore, the winery’s emblem, comes from the coat of arms of the Torre Tasso princes—a noble family that arrived in Friuli in 1273 and ruled for many years over the lands where the estate now stands, boasting a history of over 700 years. The estate spans 100 hectares, 50 of which are dedicated to vineyards. The planting density is 6,000 vines per hectare, with a predominant focus on white wine production. Read more
Its name originates from the toponym of the hills where its vineyards are located and has always been synonymous with quality and excellence. The eagle of Russiz Superiore, the winery’s emblem, comes from the coat of arms of the Torre Tasso princes—a noble family that arrived in Friuli in 1273 and ruled for many years over the lands where the estate now stands, boasting a history of over 700 years. The estate spans 100 hectares, 50 of which are dedicated to vineyards. The planting density is 6,000 vines per hectare, with a predominant focus on white wine production. Read more
| Name | Russiz Superiore 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 | Russiz Superiore |
| Story | The Merlot grapevine, although it is not a native grape, it has long been a part of Friuli’s winemaking tradition after arriving in Friuli in 1880. |
| Origin | Capriva del Friuli (Gorizia). |
| Climate | Altitude: 80-200 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Hilly, formed during the Eocene epoch with an alternation of marls (silts and calcareous clays) and sandstones (cemented sands). The soil is impermeable causing surface water run-off, which leads to a very gentle morphology. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot. |
| Harvest | By hand. |
| Wine making | After destemming, grapes macerates in large steel vats for a period that varies depending on the vintage. During this stage, delicate punch-downs are carried out to extract the noble components of the wine's taste and aroma. |
| Aging | In small oak casks for 12 months. After bottling, the wine remained in the cellar for approximately 6 months of bottle-aging. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |