Friuli Colli Orientali Merlot "Fusco" DOC 2018 - La Roncaia

A Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Merlot made in purity from vineyards around Nimis. Part of the harvested grapes undergoes appassimento for about 8 weeks, then fermentation and maceration for about 25 days, followed by slow maturation in barriques for 36 months. It is ruby red with slight garnet reflections. The nose is complex, with small red fruit and herbaceous nuances. On the palate it is fine, clean and warm, with well-worked tannin and a very long finish. It suits red meat and game, structured pasta sauces and aged cheeses, and is especially good with roast wild boar.