Russiz Superiore
Russiz Superiore 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 | 12 months in small oak barrels, after bottling the wine rests for about 6 months. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Russiz Superiore Collio Merlot 2022 |
| Color | Intense red with garnet hues. |
| Perfume | Fresh and fruity, it has fragrances of wild berry jam, cherries in spirit and raspberry balanced with a background of vanilla. |
| Taste | Full-bodied on the palate, it responds perfectly to the hints perceived on the nose. |
| History | Merlot. Although not an indigenous variety, Merlot has long been part of Friuli's winegrowing tradition, having been imported to Friuli in 1880. |
| Pairings | It is suitable for accompanying all types of meat dishes, game and medium-long aged cheeses. |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Country | Italy |
Description
A still red from Collio, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 13.5% ABV, 100% Merlot. Produced by Russiz Superiore, a historic winery founded in 1967. A Merlot that perfectly expresses the Collio terroir, with meticulous vinification and aging that enhances its complexity. After destemming, the grapes are left to macerate in large steel vats for a period that varies depending on the vintage. During this phase, delicate punching down of the cap allows for the extraction of the noble components that give the wine its distinctive flavor and aroma. Aged for 12 months in small oak barrels, the wine rests for approximately 6 months after bottling. Fresh and fruity, it offers aromas of wild berry jam, cherry in alcohol, and raspberry, balanced with a hint of vanilla. The color is intense red with garnet hues. The full-bodied flavor perfectly matches the aromas perceived on the nose.
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Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1967
- Oenologist: Giancarlo Tommasi, Giulio Tirel
- Bottles produced: 140.000
- Hectares: 50
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 | Merlot. Although not an indigenous variety, Merlot has long been part of Friuli's winegrowing tradition, having been imported to Friuli in 1880. |
| Origin | Russiz Superiore-Capriva del Friuli |
| 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). Impermeable causes surface water run-off resulting in soil erodibility, which leads to a very gentle morphology. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Manual |
| Wine making | The grapes separated from the stems are macerated in large steel vats for a period that varies according to the vintage. During this phase delicate fulling operations allow the noble precursor components of the wine's taste and aroma to be extracted. |
| Aging | 12 months in small oak barrels, after bottling the wine rests for about 6 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |