Venica Collio Merlot 2022

A still red Collio DOC, 13.5% ABV, produced by Venica, a historic winery since 1930. Made from 100% Merlot, this wine reflects the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Youthful, fruity, and slightly herbaceous, it boasts a harmonious bouquet that ranges from berries, particularly blueberries and blackcurrants, to violets, plums, cherries, tomato leaves, fennel, and rhubarb. Medicinal herbs such as mint and thyme are also present, along with a faint balsamic note that fades to pine. The most recognizable characteristic is a grassy undertone that permeates the entire wine and blends beautifully with the warmth of the fruit. A fairly intense ruby red. On the palate, it is broad and deep, medium-bodied, juicy, and dripping with blackberries and cherries. The tannins are light and velvety, and the herbaceous and earthy flavors balance the fruit for a smooth and enveloping sip. Acidity tends to be low.