Merlot Collio DOC 2016 - Attems x 6

Why I suggest Merlot Collio DOC

Authentic Merlot DOC Collio Goriziano. The hot summer period has positively affected these hills of the estate, determining the maturation of the Merlot grape rachis, reducing in part the characteristic herbaceous aftertaste. Wines that see their progressive maturation in concrete tanks. The originality of the aroma, and possibly its characteristic defect for some, remains unchanged. The amplitude of the scents of tomato leaves and of the pepper fruit, harmonize with thick notes that guarantees its organoleptic quality.

The Sommelier: Ruby and crystalline red wine, with an alcoholic component of 13% Vol. On the nose fragrance of pepper and tomato leaves, cherry and currant fill the aromatic bouquet, bind the floral notes of tobacco, violet. The taste is very tasty, immediately hot and well-defined tannins, the finish is on average long.

Suggested pairings: Reginette alla puttanesca, matriciana, Cavatelli of flour burnt with mixed meat sauce, tagliatelle alla bolognese, pappardelle with pesto, Orecchiette with turnip tops, vegetable minestrone, aged cheeses, caciocavallo podolico, goat's cheese drunk .

Uncork and wait ½ h before serving at a temperature between 14 - 16 ° C in a Ballon glass.

Winery: The Marchesi Frescobaldi boasts of representing the almost millennial history of the production of wines from great vineyards in Italy. The historicity of the Frescobaldi family extends to Friuli Venezia Giulia and precisely to the Attems estate ...