Merlot Doi Mats

Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC • Friuli Venezia Giulia • Doi Mats
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Doi Mats
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation for 7 days in steel vats and maceration on the skins for 14 days
Aging
18 months in first and second passage barriques and amphorae. Other 8 months in stainless steel
Grape varieties
Merlot 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC captures the distinctive personality of Friuli Venezia Giulia terroir. At 14% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. Crafted from Merlot 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 25 years-old vines of Buttrio vineyard with south exposure. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation for 7 days in steel vats and maceration on the skins for 14 days. The wine is aged 18 months in first and second passage barriques and amphorae. Other 8 months in stainless steel. A wine showing the influence of the region's cool alpine breezes.

Food Pairings

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

About Friuli Venezia Giulia Wine Region

Cool alpine breezes and diverse soils give Friuli's wines their trademark aromatic precision.

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