{"product_id":"san-simone-merlot-riserva-evante-2022","title":"San Simone Merlot Riserva Evante 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSan Simone Merlot Riserva Evante is a still red wine that embodies the authentic character of \u003cstrong\u003eFriuli Grave\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made from \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it stands out for its full-bodied and structured style, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003erobust tannic framework\u003c\/strong\u003e that harmoniously integrates with a balanced freshness. On the nose and palate, it reveals an intense profile, characterised by pronounced notes that lead to a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, dominated by hints of ripe fruit and sweet spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates from the western area of \u003cstrong\u003eFriuli Grave\u003c\/strong\u003e, from vineyards located in the municipality of Azzano Decimo. The terroir is characterised by \u003cstrong\u003ealluvial soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, composed mainly of limestone and clay, a combination that imparts precision and depth to the flavour profile. The rows are trained using the \u003cstrong\u003espurred cordon\u003c\/strong\u003e system, favouring low yields to enhance the aromatic concentration in the bunches. In this context, \u003cstrong\u003eSan Simone\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivates its vines following the region's historic winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place between the end of September and the beginning of October. After destemming, \u003cstrong\u003efermentation on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e occurs in stainless steel at a controlled temperature for about twenty days. Subsequently, the wine matures in \u003cstrong\u003esmall oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for around eighteen months, gaining complexity and elegance, before completing its maturation in stainless steel tanks. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red colour with violet highlights; the bouquet is broad, ranging from \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry jam\u003c\/strong\u003e to cherries in spirit, with notes of cloves, black pepper and chocolate, offering a velvety and savoury sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Friuli in 1915, the \u003cstrong\u003eSan Simone\u003c\/strong\u003e winery boasts over a century of winemaking dedication in Azzano Decimo. The name pays homage to Evante, “the Flourishing One”, son of Dionysus, bearing witness to a land always destined for vines. Signed by oenologists Antonio Brait and Antonio Brisotto, this \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the excellence of the \u003cstrong\u003eDOC Friuli Grave\u003c\/strong\u003e: an intense and harmonious red that unites the family’s historical tradition, proudly recalled on the label, with the deepest expression of its precious terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Simone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45609504080043,"sku":"58163","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-simone-merlot-riserva-evante-2022_58163_1_d28d7587-8991-489b-844d-d7314f11c5df.webp?v=1773779515","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/san-simone-merlot-riserva-evante-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}