Merlot Le Due Terre DOC 2012

Le Due Terre is a small winery in Friuli Venezia Giulia, in the Prepotto area, on the border with Slovenia. It was founded in 1984 by the spouses Silvana Forte and Flavio Basilicata who, after a long experience in other wineries, buy a farmhouse with four hectares of vineyards and begin to cultivate their dream. The name of the cellar derives from the particularity of the land on which it is placed: one side is made of marl and the other is composed of red soil. Silvana and Flavio lead the vineyard and the cellar with the minimum human intervention. This Merlot comes from vineyards of about 4 hectares of the Prepotto area, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, on the border with Slovenia. The land is conducted according to non-interventional principles and the vinifications are made with natural criteria. The aging is carried out for 22 months in barriques.

Producer: Le Due Terre
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Appellation: Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Grape: Merlot
Type: Red
Vintage: 2012
Color: bright ruby red
Bouquet: The nose shows aromas of red fruit (sour black cherry, plum), spices and tobacco, with a slight hint of strawberry and balsamic notes
Taste: In the mouth it is rich and round, with lively and young tannins and good acidity. Persistent, it closes on enveloping fruity notes
Pairings: The ideal match is roasts of red meats, game, game and aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 16/18 °C
Alcohol grade: 13%
Bottle content: 750 ml