Jermann Pignacolusse Venezia Giulia Pignolo IGT 2019

A Venezia Giulia Pignolo IGT red from Jermann, made from Pignolo, a Friulian red grape that is among the region's oldest native varieties and was once almost lost. It gives a wine of marked character, very dry and rich in tannin. Vinification takes place in wooden vats, and maturation continues in small new oak barrels for 18 to 24 months. The wine is a deep ruby colour. The nose shows dried plum, carob, leather, cocoa and coffee. The palate is powerful, robust and full, yet very fine, with tannins that never intrude, leading to an elegant close.