2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Merlot, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Pignolo
Classification DOC Friuli Colli Orientali
Region Friuli Colli Orientali
Vine Age Selected oldest vines of Merlot and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep, intense ruby with purple hues; dried rose, currant, blackberry, blueberry, juniper, pine, dark plum, clove, black pepper and tobacco; velvety and structured, with black cherry, black mulberry, dark chocolate, candied orange, dried herbs, resin, menthol and a saline, long finish.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Merlot, Pignolo
Classification Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Region Friuli Colli Orientali
Soil Marl and sandstone flysch of eocene origin
Harvest Dates Second half of September to early October 2016
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Small barrels (barriques)
Production Details Healthy, ripe grapes were hand-harvested in small crates, destemmed and crushed. The page’s general winemaking section describes controlled-temperature maceration in stainless-steel containers and oak casks with frequent pump-overs for about three weeks, whereas its 2016 harvest section describes controlled-temperature skin maceration in truncated-cone vats. After racking and blending, the wine matured for 18 months in barriques; the bottled wine then aged another 18 months in temperature-controlled binning cellars. The vintage section additionally identifies the maturation vessels as small French-oak barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 62–64°F.
Tasting Notes Deep concentrated ruby with purple hues; dried violet, marasca cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry, wild-plum chutney, mint, liquorice, black pepper, tamarind, cocoa bean and Kentucky tobacco; full-bodied and velvety with wild berries, candied orange, myrtle, sage, cocoa, allspice, liquorice and close-knit tannins.
Food Pairing Red meats, roasts, feathered game, and mature or moderately mature cheeses
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Merlot, Pignolo
Classification Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Region Friuli Colli Orientali
Soil Marl and sandstone flysch of eocene origin
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel containers and oak casks
Barrel Size Barriques
Production Details The grapes were destemmed and crushed, followed by controlled-temperature maceration in stainless-steel containers and oak casks with frequent pump-overs for about three weeks. After racking and blending, the wine matured in barriques for 18 months, followed by another 18 months of bottle aging in temperature-controlled binning cellars. Recommended serving temperature is 62–64°F.
Tasting Notes Deep, impenetrable ruby with purple hues; ripe plum, blueberry, blackberry, violet, sage, rosemary, vanilla and clove; structured yet polished, with silky tannins, sweet flavors, savory acidity and a rich mineral finish.
Food Pairing Red meats, roasts, feathered game, and mature or moderately mature cheeses
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Producer Information
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Address
Via Risorgimento 1, 34071 Brazzano - Cormons (GO), Italia
Phone
+39 048160052
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Owner
Felluga Family
Cellarmaster
Andrea Felluga