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Merlot Riserva DOC Friuli Colli Orientali - La Viarte 2014
La ViarteMerlot Friuli Colli Orientali DOC 75 cl 2014
$28.66−18%($38.21/ℓ)
Recommended price: $35.10
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Technical information
- Producer
- La Viarte
- Name
- Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
- Variety
- Merlot
- Vintage
- 2014
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, hints of vanilla
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, aging in wood
- Aging
- Minimum 12 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5-7 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Colli Orientali del Friuli
- Type
- Red wine
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The Merlot Riserva DOC Friuli Colli Orientali, produced by La Viarte winery, is an enological gem that encapsulates the excellence of the terroir from this renowned wine-growing region of Friuli. Blessed by an ideal microclimate due to its proximity to the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, this wine results from a meticulous selection of the best Merlot grapes, carefully handpicked.
Adorned with an elegant ruby red color with garnet reflections, the Merlot Riserva expresses a complex and seductive bouquet, where prominent notes of ripe red fruits such as plum and cherry stand out, enriched by nuances of vanilla, tobacco, and chocolate, a result of careful maturation in French oak barrels.
On the palate, it reveals itself to be full and velvety, with well-integrated tannins that promise excellent aging potential. The robust structure is balanced by a refreshing acidity that leads to a long and persistent finish, where hints of sweet and balsamic spices emerge.
Ideal for accompanying rich dishes of red meat, game, or aged cheeses, La Viarte's Merlot Riserva DOC Friuli Colli Orientali is also perfect as a meditation wine after a meal. This wine not only tells the story of La Viarte winery's passion and attention to detail but also the vibrant identity of a unique territory.
Suitable for long-term cellaring, it is recommended to open this bottle one hour before serving to allow its aromatic complexity to fully express itself. A wine that continues to evolve in the glass and will undoubtedly enrich any collection with its distinctive presence.
Adorned with an elegant ruby red color with garnet reflections, the Merlot Riserva expresses a complex and seductive bouquet, where prominent notes of ripe red fruits such as plum and cherry stand out, enriched by nuances of vanilla, tobacco, and chocolate, a result of careful maturation in French oak barrels.
On the palate, it reveals itself to be full and velvety, with well-integrated tannins that promise excellent aging potential. The robust structure is balanced by a refreshing acidity that leads to a long and persistent finish, where hints of sweet and balsamic spices emerge.
Ideal for accompanying rich dishes of red meat, game, or aged cheeses, La Viarte's Merlot Riserva DOC Friuli Colli Orientali is also perfect as a meditation wine after a meal. This wine not only tells the story of La Viarte winery's passion and attention to detail but also the vibrant identity of a unique territory.
Suitable for long-term cellaring, it is recommended to open this bottle one hour before serving to allow its aromatic complexity to fully express itself. A wine that continues to evolve in the glass and will undoubtedly enrich any collection with its distinctive presence.
The winery
La Viarte
Friuli-Venezia GiuliaItaliaSince 1973
A winery in the Colli Orientali del Friuli, based in Prepotto, focused on wines that express the terroir and indigenous Friulian grape varieties.
- Grape varieties
- Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Schioppettino, Tazzelenghe, Pignolo, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Malvasia, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Picolit, Verduzzo
- Extensive collections: Classic whites, Classic reds, Linea Liende, Linea Puarte, Unfiltered and Passito.
- A strong focus on the native grape varieties of the Colli Orientali del Friuli.
- Visits, tastings and wine tourism experiences available at the Prepotto premises.
- Production of passito wines and reserve lines for red wines.
The story
La Viarte was established as a production company in the Colli Orientali del Friuli and is recorded as having been founded in 1973. Over the years it has developed dedicated ranges and, in 2023, returned to public attention thanks to a new management phase with the arrival of the Polegato family, who relaunched the company while maintaining its focus on the local area.
Production philosophy
The winery places respect for the territory, the enhancement of native grape varieties, and a detail-oriented cellar approach at its core: targeted winemaking by type, selective use of oak for red wines, and limited production to emphasize quality and territorial identity.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery is located on the hills of the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, near the border with Slovenia. The vineyards grow on marly-sandy soils, which impart structure and minerality to the wines.