Villa Chiopris Merlot 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Villa Chiopris
Label Name:
 
Merlot
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Friuli Grave (Friuli Venezia Giulia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C


Tasting Note
Ruby-red with violet reflections. Fruity, vinous bouquet of red cherry and plum, herbaceous undertones and a savory, slightly tannic finish. Medium-bodied and approachable.

Food Pairing
Western: pasta with ragù, grilled/roasted red meats, mushroom risotto, lamb chops. Asian: teriyaki beef, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ, soy/garlic marinated yakitori.

Production Method
Machine-harvested, soft destemming; fermentation at controlled 23°C on skins (~18 days). Aged ~8 months in stainless-steel tanks at 16°C, then bottled and further refined.

Vineyard Info
Az. Agricola Villa Chiopris, a family estate in Chiopris-Viscone (UD), produces DOC Friuli wines from alluvial soils in Chiopris-Viscone and San Giovanni al Natisone.