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Vigna Traverso Sottocastello Rosso Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
2012
750ml
BASIC
TASTE
RATINGS
Wine Type:
Red
Varietal:
100%
Merlot
Region, Subregion, Country:
Friuli - Venezia - Giulia, Italy
Appellation:
Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Description:
The wine is a pleasingly deep, opaque red. The bouquet is broad with hints of raspberry and blackberry and aging process adds overtones of cocoa and coffee. With a finely-balanced body and elegant tannins which are not overpowering.
Winery:
Vigna Traverso
www.vignatraverso.it
Vigna Traverso was founded in 1998 by Giancarlo Traverso, driven by the love for the wines of Friuli Colli Orientali. Today, the company is run by his son Stefano Traverso, owner and winemaker. A story made of commitment, small gestures, love for land and work which brings us to a present where every sacrifice makes unique wines with a strong and fine personality.
Wine Making:
18 months in new French Oak barrels then a further 12 months in the bottle.
Style:
Full-bodied oaked
Dominant Flavour:
Red Fruit
Sweet Spice
Black Fruit
Food Pairings:
This well-balanced wine goes well with game, roast pork, spit-roasts and hard cheeses.
Critics Score:
91
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