FUSCO Friuli Colli Orientali D.o.c. 2015 - La Roncaia

The Merlot grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness, are partially dried for approximately 8 weeks. This drying technique, a hallmark of La Roncaia’s style, aims to produce a wine that is more structured, expansive, and fruity. The grapes are destemmed but not crushed and are fermented in stainless steel tanks. After a maceration period of about 25 days, the wine is racked and transferred to barriques, where it remains for approximately 36 months, maturing slowly. After bottling, the wine undergoes further aging, resulting in a more mature and balanced product.

Sensory Characteristics

Color: Ruby red with garnet reflections.

Aroma: A complex aromatic profile combining herbaceous notes with intense hints of small red berries, all in a refined, clean, and elegant complexity.

Taste: Structurally balanced, warm, smooth, and with well-integrated tannins; Fusco La Roncaia is an enveloping wine with great persistence.

Culinary Pairings

Ideal with flavorful red meat dishes or rich, savory first courses.