NoseThe bouquet is slightly vinous withfruity notes of rasperry and blueberry and a characteristic scent of violets. black-cherryraspberryviolet
FlavorWarm,dry, slightly tannic sip with a long finish reminiscent of the aromas perceivedon the nose.
Friuli Venezia Giulia At a Glance
Region NameFriuli Venezia Giulia
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, most of the best vineyards are located in the southeastern part of the region facing Alpine foothills’ slopes. Here the vines benefit from direct sunlight and a complex climatic intersection of the warm Mediterranean influence of the Adriatic Sea coupled with the cooling breezes from the Julian Alps.
Score: 92Vintage 2020James SucklingAromas of chopped black olives with some redcurrants follow through to a medium to full body with medium, round tannins and a juicy finish. Drink or hold.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2019James SucklingAromas of berries and fresh herbs with some violets. Medium-bodied, light and easy with light tannins and a bright finish. Easy and clean. Serve chilled. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019Vinous MediaThe 2019 Merlot wafts up with a pretty display of lavender and blueberries complemented by a dusting of crushed violette pastille. This is soft-textured and round in feel, with ripe wild berry fruits and purple-tinged inner florals that arch across the palate. It tapers off classically dry with medium length, leaving sweet spice and mineral tones to linger. The 2019 Merlot is very nicely balanced and full of character.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2018James SucklingA concentrated merlot with layers of berries and dark chocolate, as well as ripe, chewy tannins. Medium to full body. Flavorful finish. Needs time to soften. Try after 2023.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2018Vinous MediaThe 2018 Merlot shows musky red and blue berries, along with hints of plum and wild herbs. It’s silky in feel and balanced throughout, displaying a darker set of fruits with zesty, cheek-puckering acids and mounting tannins. There’s plenty of structure here, yet this loses momentum through the finish.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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