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Merlot Riserva - Dolfo 2019

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Merlot Merlot Riserva 75 cl 2019

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Producer
Dolfo
Name
Merlot Riserva
Variety
Merlot
Vintage
2019
Gradation
13.5%
Format
75 cl
Aromatic profile
Red fruits, spices, vanilla notes
Vinification method
Steel fermentation, wood aging
Aging
Minimum 12 months
Type of cask
Oak barrels
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An attractive red reserve with ruby ​​colors of medium intensity. This shows us an entirely Slovenian Merlot Riserva with calm and colorful aromas of ripe berries, dried roses and grass, which are then accompanied by splendid spicy notes of black pepper, mint and basil. 

Warm and soft, it is an orgasm for the senses. The selected pairing is difficult, it is an excellent red for a nice fillet or steak, but above all if you love relaxing with a glass in your hand.

The structure of the tannins remains compact and goes well with the dense, matured flavor that continues, never wanting to leave the mouth.

 

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Technical information


PRODUCER
Dolfo
VINTAGE
2017
NATION
Slovenia
FORMAT
0.75L
TYPE
Red Stop
GRADATION
13.5%
GRAPE VARIETY
Merlot 100% 
MIN. TEMP
16°C
NAME
-
MAX. TEMP
18°C
REGION
-
COMBINATION
Meat - Cheese
PRODUCTION AREA
Italian-Slovenian border



The Cellar and the Estate: Dolfo

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The winery

Dolfo

Goriška Brda (Collio)Slovenia (vigneti anche in Italia)

Family-run winery based in Ceglo (Goriška Brda / Collio), known for a range of white and red wines and a traditional-method sparkling wine produced from grapes grown on both sides of the Italy–Slovenia border.
Grape varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir), Pinot Grigio (Sivi Pinot), Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Rumena Rebula (Ribolla Gialla), Malvazija (Malvasia), Sauvignonasse (Friulano)
  • Family-run winery operated by the Skočaj family under the DOLFO label.
  • Vineyards with a reported total of 14 ha, spread across Slovenia and Italy.
  • Estimated annual production: approximately 55,000 bottles.
  • Production of white and red wines and a traditional-method sparkling wine.
  • Characteristic "opoka" soil that influences the wines' sapidity.
The story
The winery bears the family nickname "Dolfo," and the estate's history is linked to the Skočaj family. The modern approach to production was established at the end of the 20th century, when wines labeled DOLFO first appeared on the market; the official page notes the appearance of DOLFO‑labelled bottles in 1989. Over the years the estate has expanded its vineyards and winemaking facilities in the Brda/Ceglo area.
Production philosophy
It favors manual vineyard care and cultivation practices that emphasize territorial quality; at the same time production is described as conventional, using natural organic fertilizers and paying careful attention to soil management and exposure.
Terroir and vineyards
It is located in Ceglo, in the Goriška Brda area, with vineyards that extend partly into Slovenia and partly into Italy. The local soils are characterized by the so-called "opoka", a calcareous/clayey sedimentary formation that contributes to the wines' sapidity; the vineyards are planted on terraces with sunny exposures and elevations in the area ranging from approximately 80 to 200 meters.
Awards and recognition
Positive evaluations in specialized publications: for example, scores of up to approximately 91–92 points for some vintages in trade magazines and industry portals.