Ca Bolani
Aquileia Merlot 2023
| Denomination | DOC Friuli Aquileia Merlot |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Once malolactic fermentation is also complete, the wine is left to mature in oak barrels. |
- Name and variety: Friuli Aquileia DOC, pure Merlot, 2023 harvest
- Aromatic profile: notes of ripe strawberry and currant, with hints of pear and almond blossom
- Taste characteristics: dry, smooth and rounded, refined tannins and light spicy nuances
- Production process: fermentation in steel followed by ageing in oak barrels
- Serving suggestions and pairings: decant for one hour; ideal with grilled meats, roasts and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ca’ Bolani Merlot is a still red wine that fully expresses the character of the Merlot grape in the Friuli Aquileia region. On the palate, it stands out for its dry and smooth style, supported by a structured and rounded body. The flavour profile is defined by elegant tannins that extend its persistence, offering a finish with clear fruity notes and subtle spicy hints, perfect for pairing with grilled meats and cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vines grow in Cervignano del Friuli, on clay and gravel soils 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 significant night-time temperature variations encourages optimal grape development, ensuring a pronounced aromatic richness and a wine with a broad and defined fragrance.
How it is produced
After destemming, the must undergoes maceration on the skins and fermentation in steel tanks. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures through ageing in oak barrels 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 hints of almond blossom and nuances of pear.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1970 in Cervignano del Friuli, Tenuta Ca’ Bolani 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 aromatic fullness. This elegant red wine captures the essence of the Friulian territory, offering a delicate and fruity finish with every sip.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1970
- Oenologist: Roberto Marcolini
- Bottles produced: 1.820.000
- Hectares: 568
It was the first property purchased by the Zonin family outside the Veneto - in 1970 - and the Zonins have restored it to its greatest splendour, making it into one of the most precious gems in Friuli’s wine sector.
Today Ca' Bolani has become increasingly well-known around the world thanks to the elegance and refinement of it wines, its constant quest for outstanding quality - both in the vineyard and in the winery.
In the area around Aquileia the equilibrium of the microclimate is perfect: the temperate breezes from the nearby Adriatic sea moderate the heat of summer, the warmth of the sunshine allows for excellent ripening of the fruit and the marked lowering of the temperature during the night enhances the grapes’ primary aromas, thus giving the wines an intense personality.
The area in which Ca' Bolani is located forms part of a zone that is particularly suitable for the production of high-quality wines: it lies in the so-called "Alpha" climate zone, where the thermal summations that occur correspond to those of other famous European wine-growing areas. Read more
| Name | Ca Bolani Aquileia Merlot 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Friuli Aquileia DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Ca Bolani |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1970 in Cervignano del Friuli, Tenuta Ca’ Bolani 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 aromatic fullness. This elegant red wine captures the essence of the Friulian territory, offering a delicate and fruity finish with every sip. |
| Origin | Cervignano del Friuli (Udine) |
| Soil composition | Sequences of clay and gravel followed by sand, with sections of pebbles |
| Production technique | Fermentation and refinement in stainless steel; maturation in oak barrels |
| Wine making | After crushing and destemming, the must is traditionally vinified in stainless steel in contact with the skins; malolactic fermentation is completed, followed by maturation in oak barrels. |
| Aging | Once malolactic fermentation is also complete, the wine is left to mature in oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |