{"product_id":"la-castellada-collio-merlot-2009","title":"La Castellada Collio Merlot 2009","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastellada Collio Merlot is a still red wine that precisely expresses the essence of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Made from Merlot grapes, this wine perfectly embodies the prestige of the Collio region. Its profile is \u003cstrong\u003efull and structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of revealing deep elegance thanks to a long maturation process. It stands out for its choice of \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered bottling\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technique adopted to preserve the richness and density of the palate. Its aromatic complexity makes it a \u003cstrong\u003ewine of great character\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for those seeking an authentic and defined expression of the Friulian territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Merlot grapes are grown among the hills of Collio, specifically in the hamlet of Oslavia. The vineyards, situated at an altitude of one hundred and seventy-five metres, benefit from a south and north-west exposure that encourages even ripening and an ideal balance between concentration and freshness. The roots of these \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, some of which are over fifty years old, delve into the \u003cstrong\u003ePonca\u003c\/strong\u003e, the typical local marl of Eocene origin. This particular soil composition imparts a distinctive mineral contribution, while the management of the vineyard with a \u003cstrong\u003elow yield per hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures grapes of exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a rigorous manual harvest, followed by destemming and crushing. Fermentation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak vats\u003c\/strong\u003e for about fifteen days, allowing for careful maceration on the skins. The wine's development requires patience: it first matures in small \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and then in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing its ageing in steel tanks where it achieves its final stability. The decision to avoid filtration preserves its original consistency. At the table, it shows great versatility in accompanying \u003cstrong\u003estructured red meats\u003c\/strong\u003e such as beef, lamb and pork, as well as enhancing mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from a family tradition that began in 1985 on the hills of Oslavia, \u003cstrong\u003eCollio Merlot 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e by La Castellada embodies the true vocation of Friuli. This extraordinary red combines the elegance of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e aged 52 years with the complexity of Ponca, the typical local Eocene marl. After a rigorous manual harvest, the wine evolves through a long \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in Slavonian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e and barriques, then completes its ageing in steel. Bottling without filtration delivers a pure and intense sip, inextricably linked to its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Castellada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44832916570283,"sku":"54792","price":74.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/la-castellada-collio-merlot-2009_54792_1_bd810dad-8e9b-4cf7-93a1-f984ee814e49.webp?v=1773756533","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/la-castellada-collio-merlot-2009","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}