Russiz Superiore Collio Merlot 2022

A still red from Collio, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 13.5% ABV, 100% Merlot. Produced by Russiz Superiore, a historic winery founded in 1967. A Merlot that perfectly expresses the Collio terroir, with meticulous vinification and aging that enhances its complexity. After destemming, the grapes are left to macerate in large steel vats for a period that varies depending on the vintage. During this phase, delicate punching down of the cap allows for the extraction of the noble components that give the wine its distinctive flavor and aroma. Aged for 12 months in small oak barrels, the wine rests for approximately 6 months after bottling. Fresh and fruity, it offers aromas of wild berry jam, cherry in alcohol, and raspberry, balanced with a hint of vanilla. The color is intense red with garnet hues. The full-bodied flavor perfectly matches the aromas perceived on the nose.