{"product_id":"venica-collio-merlot-2022","title":"Venica Collio Merlot 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollio Merlot by Venica is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with an intense ruby colour, made from Merlot grapes in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Its youthful profile offers a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth and enveloping sip\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet blends forest fruits, such as blueberries and blackcurrants, with delicate hints of violet and tomato leaf. On the palate, it is juicy and \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by light, velvety tannins that harmoniously balance freshness, herbal notes, and clear earthy undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the \u003cstrong\u003eCollio\u003c\/strong\u003e area, this wine celebrates Friuli's tradition for Merlot grapes, introduced to the region as early as the nineteenth century. The unique characteristics of the land give the grapes a \u003cstrong\u003econsistent herbal note\u003c\/strong\u003e, which intertwines harmoniously with the warmth of dark berry fruit. Careful vineyard management results in a glass with a structured and \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced\u003c\/strong\u003e profile, a pure and faithful expression of its native landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting, vinification begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emaceration of the grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting around ten days. Fermentation takes place in both steel tanks and wooden barrels to encourage optimal phenolic extraction. This is followed by a maturation period of over a year in \u003cstrong\u003elarge wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, during which malolactic fermentation occurs. The result is a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e that retains its distinctive aromatic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1930, the historic Venica \u0026amp; Venica winery celebrates its tradition with its \u003cstrong\u003eCollio Merlot DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e. This elegant red wine pays tribute to the legacy of Count Teodoro de La Tour, who in 1869 introduced the renowned French grape variety to Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Thanks to the expertise of oenologists Gianni Venica and Francesco La Coppola, the estate's forty hectares offer a faithful expression of the region. Expertly \u003cstrong\u003ebottled twenty months\u003c\/strong\u003e after the harvest, this wine stands as a true testament to Friuli's \u003cstrong\u003ewinemaking history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Venica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45076749451435,"sku":"56374","price":199.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/venica-collio-merlot-2022_56374_1_f1a84416-88e6-49af-9ad6-4218b5dd5a6e.webp?v=1773764932","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/venica-collio-merlot-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}