San Simone Merlot Riserva Evante 2022

Still red from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Grave DOC, 13.5% ABV, produced by San Simone. 0.75 l bottle, 2022 vintage. A Merlot Riserva that expresses the excellence of Friulian winemaking, with careful grape selection and extensive aging. San Simone was born in Friuli from a family that has always believed in the extraordinary winemaking potential of their land and boasts over a hundred years of experience in winemaking. Destemming is followed by approximately 20 days of fermentation on the skins in stainless steel fermenters at a controlled temperature (26-28°C). After racking, fermentation continues in small oak barrels where it ages for approximately 18 months. Maturation continues for 6-2 months in steel tanks before bottling. Aged in bottle for 6 months. Intense and complex, centered on fruity and spicy notes, it presents a rich bouquet ranging from blackberry jam and cherries in alcohol, from cloves and black pepper to chocolate. A deep ruby red in color with purple highlights. Full-bodied and intense, rounded and harmonious, it boasts a robust tannic structure and displays a freshness that blends beautifully with soft notes. Perfectly matching the nose, it is velvety and savory; the finish is persistent and closes with notes of fruit and spice.