Merlot Collio in OHK 1,5 l Magnum - Draga

In the glass, the Merlot Collio in OHK 1.5 l Magnum from Draga reveals a bright purple-red color. This single-varietal Italian wine displays wonderfully complex notes of redcurrant jelly and raspberries in the glass. Added to this are hints of minerals.

On the palate, the Merlot Collio in OHK 1.5 l Magnum from Draga opens wonderfully dry, firm and aromatic. On the tongue, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety, dense and silky texture. The finish of this red wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine-growing region ultimately convinces with a lovely aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes from the sandstone-dominated soils.

Vinification of the Merlot Collio in OHK 1.5 l Magnum from Draga

This red wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Merlot. Only first-class grape material was used for this wonderfully balanced single-varietal wine from Draga. In Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on sandstone soils. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the Merlot Collio in OHK 1.5 l Magnum can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for 42 months.

Food pairing for the Merlot Collio in OHK 1.5 l Magnum from Draga

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a tempered 15 - 18°C. It is perfectly suited as an accompaniment to vegetable couscous with beef meatballs, lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs, or stuffed peppers.

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