Le Vigne di Zamo
Merlot 2023
| Denomination | DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli Merlot |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | After 12 months of ageing in used barrels and barriques, the wine is bottled. |
- Name and variety: Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC, pure Merlot, 2023 harvest
- Style and alcohol: still organic red, dry, medium-bodied, 13% vol
- Vinification: maceration in steel for 10-12 days with punching down, delestage and pumping over
- Ageing: 12 months in large barrels and used barriques, followed by bottling
- Profile and pairings: notes of wild berries, balanced tannins; suitable for pork dishes and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Le Vigne di Zamo Merlot is an organic still red wine that clearly expresses the character of the Friulian region. Made from Merlot grapes, it is dry, medium-bodied and characterised by enveloping aromas of wild berries. On the palate, it displays well-balanced tannins and a defined aromatic profile, offering a long and persistent finish. This harmonious glass is ideal for accompanying meat dishes, particularly pork, and cheese selections, enriching every convivial moment with great elegance.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, in the areas of Manzano and Rosazzo. The vineyards are situated on a hilly strip along the Slovenian border, benefiting from Alpine currents to the north and a mild climate to the south, ideal for the perfect ripening of red grapes. The Le Vigne di Zamo winery cultivates its land with deep respect for the environment; through sustainable farming methods, the estate enhances the landscape while operating under a strict organic certification regime.
How it is produced
After destemming and crushing the bunches, fermentation in steel begins. During the ten to twelve days of this phase, punching down, délestage and pumping over are alternated to ensure optimal extraction of colour and aromas. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften the acidic structure. The process concludes with a 12-month maturation in used wooden barrels, a technical choice that allows the Merlot's organoleptic profile to be integrated without ever overpowering its delicate varietal character.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1978 in Manzano, the family estate Le Vigne di Zamò cultivates 43 hectares in the renowned Colli Orientali del Friuli. With an annual production of around 250,000 bottles, the winery combines meticulous manual work in the vineyard with modern technologies to enhance three different territories. Driven by a deep respect for the environment, the company has strengthened its sustainable approach by obtaining organic certification in 2021. This outstanding estate proudly boasts the first Friulian red wine ever to receive the prestigious Tre Bicchieri award.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Nicola Piccoli
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 43
The company is fortunate to draw from three different terroirs that give the wines different and unique characters and personalities. The Zamò family has been cultivating the land for centuries: first the grandfather, then the father and finally the sons, all united under the same goal: cultivating the land and making wine as a sign of civilisation and respect for their origins and traditions,
In addition to great white wines, including Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, the company focuses on red wines to maintain the indigenous grape varieties and to pursue new projects and innovations. For years, the Zamò family has been conducting cultivation with sustainability-conscious methods, and in 2021 they obtained the first Certified Organic grape harvest. Read more
| Name | Le Vigne di Zamo Merlot 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Le Vigne di Zamo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1978 in Manzano, the family estate Le Vigne di Zamò cultivates 43 hectares in the renowned Colli Orientali del Friuli. With an annual production of around 250,000 bottles, the winery combines meticulous manual work in the vineyard with modern technologies to enhance three different territories. Driven by a deep respect for the environment, the company has strengthened its sustainable approach by obtaining organic certification in 2021. This outstanding estate proudly boasts the first Friulian red wine ever to receive the prestigious Tre Bicchieri award. |
| Origin | Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy |
| Fermentation | Approximately 10 2 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel macerators with punching down, délestage and pumping over; ageing for 12 months in used barrels and barriques |
| Wine making | The grapes are destemmed and crushed, then fermented in steel macerators; during fermentation, punching down, délestage and pumping over are alternated for about 10 2 days. After racking, the pomace is pressed and the wine remains in steel where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | After 12 months of ageing in used barrels and barriques, the wine is bottled. |
| Year production | 250000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |