Isonzo del Friuli DOC Merlot 2012 Colmello di Grotta

The Colmello di Grotta Merlot was born in the vineyards of the company located on the hills of Farra d'Isonzo, in the province of Gorizia.

Made exclusively with Merlot grapes, harvested manually during the first ten days of October, this wine is left to ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for a period of about 20 days. This is followed by a period of maturation in wood for about 14 months and further refinement in glass after bottling.

Colmello di Grotta Merlot has a ruby red color with soft garnet reflections. The nose brings an intense and elegant perfume, with a good fruit that blends with spicy and toasted notes deriving from the evolution in wood. In the mouth it shows rich and full, with excellent general harmony and a good balance of tannins.

It is perfect in combination with elaborate grilled red meat dishes, with mature cheeses and salami.