Galea Rosso I Clivi

Venezia Giulia IGT • Friuli Venezia Giulia • I Clivi
Category
Red Wines
Winery
I Clivi
Denomination
Venezia Giulia IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Fermentation with indigenous yeats in steel vats
Aging
12 months in used barriques from Allier
Grape varieties
Merlot 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Produced in Friuli Venezia Giulia, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. At 13.5% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Merlot 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards old vines that are more than 60 yeras old in a calcareous clayey soil in Corno di Rosazzo hills, near Slovenina. Organic cultivation. Vinification: fermentation with indigenous yeats in steel vats. The wine is aged 12 months in used barriques from Allier. A wine showing the influence of the region's cool alpine breezes.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game

About Friuli Venezia Giulia Wine Region

Friuli producers are known for meticulous, terroir-driven winemaking, especially with native white varieties.

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