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Perilla

Merlot

DOC Collio

The wine

Merlot is one of the most beloved and appreciated red wines in the world. This international grape variety has found in Collio an ideal territory to best express its qualities and produce wines of extraordinary elegance.

The vineyard

"Perilla," whose name comes from a local place name, is obtained through a manual selection of Merlot grapes from various exposures to ensure the harvest of optimally matured grapes.

Awards

Gambero Rosso, guida Vini d'Italia, prima edizione 1988
3 years
Gambero Rosso, guida Vini d'Italia, prima edizione 1988
4 years
Veronelli, attivo dal 1990
5 years
Maroni, annuario dei migliori vini italiani
2 years
Vitae, associazione italiana sommelier, dal 1965
1 year

Technical information

Alcool in vol. %

14,0%

Total acidity ‰

5,85‰

Harvest

Harvest 2019

Vinification | Aging

After arriving at the winery, spontaneous fermentation allowed for a long and delicate maceration of about 20 days; subsequently, the wine was aged in French oak barriques.

Bottling

The wine was beginning of August 2020.

Sensory information

Color

Modestly intense ruby red.

Olfactory notes

The bouquet is diverse and complex, with aromas of small wild berries, particularly blackberry, hints of aromatic herbs, and spicy undertones.

Taste profile

Broad and full-bodied, with a balanced and elegant tannin characteristic of Collio's Merlot. The discreetly persistent finish imparts pleasant hints of red fruits to the palate and a slight balsamic note.

To be paired with

Beef steak and grilled red meats in general, or braised main courses like goulash.

Serving temperature

18/20°C

Aging potential

over 20 years

The Wine

Merlot is one of the most beloved and appreciated red wines in the world. This international grape variety has found in Collio an ideal territory to best express its qualities and produce wines of extraordinary elegance.

The terroir, with its temperate climate and clay-limestone soils, gifts the wine with a distinctive personality. The care and attention of the winemakers during the vinification process are crucial to preserving the essence of Merlot. This captivating wine is a must-have on the tables of those who appreciate fine drinking and sophistication. With its elegance and complexity, Merlot indeed captivates the most discerning palates, providing an unforgettable tasting experience.

Merlot is one of the most beloved and appreciated red wines in the world. This international grape variety has found in Collio an ideal territory to best express its qualities and produce wines of extraordinary elegance. The terroir, with its temperate climate and clay-limestone soils, gifts the wine with a distinctive personality. The care and attention of the winemakers during the vinification process are crucial to preserving the essence of Merlot.

The vineyard and the vine

"Perilla," whose name comes from a local place name, is obtained through a manual selection of Merlot grapes from various exposures to ensure the harvest of optimally matured grapes, aiming to create a wine with beautiful complexities.

The vineyard

It is a soft and intense red that effectively expresses the freshness of the nights on the hills of Collio.

Bottle Sizes

perilla merlot 2019 075

Classic

75cl bottle

Magnum

1L Bottle

Venica & Venica Di Gianni Venica e C. S.S. Società Agricola

Location Cerò 8 34070 Dolegna del Collio (Go)
 (+39) 0481 61264
 info@venica.it  wine.resort@venica.it

The shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Saturdays in January, the shop will be closed.

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Venica & Venica Di Gianni Venica e C. S.S. Società Agricola

Location Cerò 8 34070 Dolegna del Collio (Go)
 (+39) 0481 61264
 info@venica.it  wine.resort@venica.it

The shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Saturdays in January, the shop will be closed.

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