Venica
Collio Merlot 2022
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Merlot |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged for 12–13 months in large wooden barrels (25 and 7.5 hl), during which malolactic fermentation took place; bottled 20 months after the harvest. |
- Origin and grape variety: Collio DOC 2022, 100% Merlot, 13.5% vol
- Aroma: notes of wild berries, blueberry, blackcurrant, violet and tomato leaf
- Taste: medium-bodied, juicy notes of blackberry and cherry, light and velvety tannins
- Vinification: maceration for 8-10 days, stainless steel and barrique, 12-13 months in barrel
- Pairings: serve at 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour, ideal with cured meats, cheeses and roasts
Description
What kind of wine it is
Collio Merlot by Venica is a still red wine with an intense ruby colour, made from Merlot grapes in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Its youthful profile offers a smooth and enveloping sip. The bouquet blends forest fruits, such as blueberries and blackcurrants, with delicate hints of violet and tomato leaf. On the palate, it is juicy and medium-bodied, supported by light, velvety tannins that harmoniously balance freshness, herbal notes, and clear earthy undertones.
Where it comes from
Originating from the Collio area, this wine celebrates Friuli's tradition for Merlot grapes, introduced to the region as early as the nineteenth century. The unique characteristics of the land give the grapes a consistent herbal note, which intertwines harmoniously with the warmth of dark berry fruit. Careful vineyard management results in a glass with a structured and balanced profile, a pure and faithful expression of its native landscape.
How it is produced
After harvesting, vinification begins with a maceration of the grapes lasting around ten days. Fermentation takes place in both steel tanks and wooden barrels to encourage optimal phenolic extraction. This is followed by a maturation period of over a year in large wooden barrels, during which malolactic fermentation occurs. The result is a balanced structure that retains its distinctive aromatic clarity.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1930, the historic Venica & Venica winery celebrates its tradition with its Collio Merlot DOC. This elegant red wine pays tribute to the legacy of Count Teodoro de La Tour, who in 1869 introduced the renowned French grape variety to Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Thanks to the expertise of oenologists Gianni Venica and Francesco La Coppola, the estate's forty hectares offer a faithful expression of the region. Expertly bottled twenty months after the harvest, this wine stands as a true testament to Friuli's winemaking history.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1930, the historic Venica & Venica winery celebrates its tradition with its Collio Merlot DOC. This elegant red wine pays tribute to the legacy of Count Teodoro de La Tour, who in 1869 introduced the renowned French grape variety to Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Thanks to the expertise of oenologists Gianni Venica and Francesco La Coppola, the estate's forty hectares offer a faithful expression of the region. Expertly bottled twenty months after the harvest, this wine stands as a true testament to Friuli's winemaking history. |
| Origin | Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), Italy |
| Production technique | Maceration of the grapes for 8–10 days; fermentation in stainless steel and in barriques; maturation for 12–13 months in large wooden barrels with malolactic fermentation during ageing |
| Wine making | After arriving at the winery, the grapes were macerated for 8–10 days; fermentation took place in stainless steel and barriques. Subsequently, the wine was matured for 12–13 months in large wooden barrels (25 and 7.5 hl), during which malolactic fermentation occurred; bottled 20 months after the harvest. |
| Aging | Aged for 12–13 months in large wooden barrels (25 and 7.5 hl), during which malolactic fermentation took place; bottled 20 months after the harvest. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |