THE WINE

The Merlot from the Alturis winery is produced with Merlot grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery, which are between the plains and hills near Cividale del Friuli in Friuli Venezia Giulia. An elegant red wine that represents the winery that produces it.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest of the grapes is strictly manual and takes place in September. The grapes are gently destemmed and pressed. The must is then left to ferment on the skins at a controlled temperature with frequent pumping over; this step allows the extraction of the colour and all the aromas from the grape. After racking, the wine ages in steel tanks for a period that varies depending on the year of production. After bottling, the wine rests for a few months in the cellar before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Intense ruby red with violet reflections; the aroma is pleasant with notes of red fruits such as raspberry, plum and blueberry, leaving room for undergrowth puffs to close with spicy hints. Soft and balanced on the palate, this Merlot from the Alturis winery is a full-bodied wine with a good structure and correspondence between aromas and flavour. Persistent.

FOOD PAIRINGS

It goes well with red meats, white meats, and medium-hard cheeses; try it with the typical Italian dish of boiled meat.