In a region famous for its whites (Friuli), Michele Moschioni has been daring enough for the past 40 years to only make reds. A pupil of the godfather of Amarone, Giuseppe Quintarelli, Moschioni's reds are legendary. A blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon, this wine is a new take on a classic. Full-bodied wine with sweet tannin and plenty of extract to balance out the whole structure. It is juicy and rich with a surprising lush style.
Typology: Red wine blend Production area: D.O.C. Colli Orientali del Friuli Grape variety: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Harvesting: Manual harvest from mid to late September. Fermentation and refinery: It ages 12 months in barriques, 48 months in large french oak barrels, followed by 12 months of bottle-ageing. Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol. Tasting notesVery wide nose of berries, chocolate cherry, violets and a mild spicy note of star anise. Afterwards it displays fully developed aromas of leather, sealing wax, Kentucky tobacco and black coffee. Sensory characteristics: Full-bodied wine with sweet tannin and plenty of extract to balance out the whole structure. It is juicy and rich with a surprising lush style. Serving Suggestions: You can pair it with well-structured first dishes, red meat and stewed mushrooms.
