VARNERI MERLOT Collio DOC Marco Felluga

The term Varneri is a clear reference to the etymological roots of the Friulian language, where the adjective “neri” (meaning “black”) has always been synonymous with red wine.

Appellation

Collio DOC

Production area

Villages of San Floriano and Cormòns in the Collio DOC

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Type of soil

The Collio’s hilly terrain, formed during the Eocene period, consists of layers of sandstone and loam rock (limestone and clay) that were once part of the ocean floor. The resulting soil is impermeable, so rainwater flows off its surface, producing little erosion and preventing stagnant water.

Vine training system

Spurred cordon

Harvest

All hand picked

Vinification

After the grapes are harvested and separated from the stems, they are placed in tanks equipped for red wine vinification. Alcoholic fermentation is immediately initiated. The period of contact between skins and liquid is, on average, 10-15 days, depending on the vintage and the extraction process. Afterwards, the wine is left to mature for twelve months in oak barrels, where it also undergoes malolactic fermentation, and for about six months in the bottle.

Characteristics

Deep ruby red color with vivid red hues. The aroma is elegant and complex with hints of red berries and of cocoa and walnuts in the finish. The taste is structured, smooth, full and fruity.

Bottle size

0,75 l – 1,5 l

Alcohol content

Approx. 13%