THE WINE

The Merlot from Castello di Spessa is born from the collaboration with the oenologist Enrico Paternoster, from Trentino Alto Adige, who combines freshness and refinement with structure and longevity to all the wines of the winery. The vineyards are located in Cormons in the heart of the DOC Friuli where the soil is mainly made up of clay and sand with gravel.

THE WINEMAKING

After the harvest which takes place in the first ten days of October, the grapes are brought to the cellar for the winemaking which takes place in steel at a controlled temperature. The wine is then aged for about 12 months in large oak barrels. After refining, the winery proceeds with the assembly and bottling; the wine is then left to rest for a few more months in the cellar before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Intense ruby Red. Fruity sensations of red fruits such as blackberry, cranberry and black cherry are followed by pleasant balsamic and spicy notes Velvety, warm, and harmonious on the palate. Well-balanced.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Perfect with red meats and medium and hard cheeses. Must try with braised meat.

THE WINERY

“Friuli is the land where I was born.  I personally know its most enchanting places, the hospitality of its people, its history, art and its food and wine heritage that have been appreciated the world over”  This is what Loretto Pali (owner of the Castello di Spessa winery) thinks about his region Friuli Venezia Giulia.The 30 hectares of the Castello di Spessa estate stretch over the gentle hills of the Collio D.O.C. area, in the D.O.C. Friuli Isonzo Area there are the 55 hectares… go to the winery page