Fusco 2018 Friuli Colli Orientali D.o.c. is a red wine produced in the Colli Orientali del Friuli area, a region renowned for the production of high-quality wines in north-eastern Italy. This wine is made entirely using Merlot grapes, one of the most famous red grape varieties in the world. A complex aromatic profile, which mixes typically herbaceous notes with intense hints of small red fruits, in a fine, clean and elegant complexity. The Merlot grapes, harvested at the right ripeness, are partially dried for about 8/10 weeks. A technique, that of drying, characteristic of the La Roncaia style and aimed at obtaining a more structured, full-bodied and fruity wine. The grapes are destemmed, but not pressed, and fermented in stainless steel tanks. After maceration for about 25 days the product is drawn off and placed in barriques. Here the wine remains for 18 months during which it slowly matures. Bottling is followed by further refinement that makes the wine even more mature and balanced.
Appearance: intense purple red with violet reflections, which indicates the particular refinement in barrique for over 30 months.
Aromas: On the nose, this wine offers a complex and enveloping aromatic bouquet. Intense notes of red fruits emerge, such as cherries, plums, blackcurrants and blackberries, together with hints of spices, aromatic herbs, tobacco and a subtle note of dark chocolate. The aroma is intriguing and rich, with an extraordinary complexity.
Taste: on the palate it is dry with a full structure and a soft roundness. The flavors of red and black fruits are accompanied by ripe and well-integrated tannins. This wine has a long and persistent finish, with a slightly spicy note and an elegant aromatic complexity.
Merlot is known for its versatility and pairs well with a variety of dishes, including red meats, roasts, game dishes, mature cheeses and even rich fish dishes. Its structure and complexity make it suitable for both immediate consumption and cellar aging.
"La Roncaia" is the producer of this wine and represents one of the prestigious wineries in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, renowned for producing high-quality wines. The "Friuli Colli Orientali Merlot 'Fusco' DOC 2018" is an example of a rich and complex Merlot that reflects the unique terroir of the area and the artisanal talent of the winery.
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