Vistorta-Conte Brandolini D'Adda
Merlot Stomo 2022
| Denomination | DOC Friuli Merlot |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged half in concrete and half for 8 months in barrique. |
- Wine and grape variety: Still organic red Friuli DOC, pure Merlot, 2022 harvest
- Aromas: Notes of blackcurrant, morello cherry, plum, jam, coriander and macerated flowers
- Taste: Medium-bodied, fresh, earthy tannins; finish of red fruit and rose
- Vinification: Fermentation in concrete; ageing half in concrete and half for 8 months in barrique
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18 °C; ideal with cured meats and red meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Merlot Stomo di Conte Brandolini d’Adda is an organic red wine from the Friuli denomination, produced in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and an authentic expression of the Merlot grape variety, aged in concrete and barrels. On the nose, it offers a well-defined aromatic profile with prominent notes of red fruit, hints of blackcurrant, morello cherry and plum, enhanced by delicate nuances of jam, coriander and macerated flowers. On the palate, it reveals a medium body, supported by a pleasant freshness and a well-integrated earthy tannic texture. The tasting develops with elegance, finishing with a finale that recalls delightful fruity and floral notes of rose.
Where it comes from
This Merlot originates in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, in the area of Sacile. The vines grow on well-drained clay-limestone soils, a pedological condition that gives the wine expressive clarity and a defined structural identity.
How it is produced
Production begins with fermentation in concrete at a controlled temperature, accompanied by maceration aimed at extracting colour and structure. Subsequently, spontaneous malolactic fermentation helps to soften the sip. Ageing is divided equally: one half rests in concrete to preserve the primary freshness, while the remaining part evolves for eight months in barrels, acquiring greater roundness. This process creates a harmonious red, ideal to pair with a tasty cheese board or meat dishes.
History and Curiosities
Born from the intuition of the Brandolini d’Adda family following an experience in Bordeaux, this pure Merlot demonstrates the estate’s true vocation. Since 1969, the Vistorta winery has produced this exclusive Friuli DOC, combining the care of organic vineyards with the utmost attention to sustainability. Thanks to the expert guidance of oenologists Samuel Tinon and Alec Ongaro, a wine has been created that has won multiple awards from Veronelli and Vitae AIS: an elegant red with remarkable ageing potential, capable of evolving harmoniously over five to ten years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1969
- Oenologist: Samuel Tinon e Alec Ongaro
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 34
After concluding his studies, Brandino’s return to Venice and to his beloved Vistorta once again aroused strong emotions, as a place that had provided play space during an happy childhood now became his home as an adult. But destiny intervened once again: following a stay at Château Greysac's estate in Bordeaux, he made the decision, along with winemaker George Pauli, to focus totally on the merlot grape. Results were not slow to follow, for after just a few years, prestigious accolades amply confirmed that he had selected the correct path, and Vistorta was soon saluted as one of Italy’s truly great wines. Read more
| Name | Conte Brandolini d'Adda Merlot Stomo 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Friuli DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Vistorta-Conte Brandolini D'Adda |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the intuition of the Brandolini d’Adda family following an experience in Bordeaux, this pure Merlot demonstrates the estate’s true vocation. Since 1969, the Vistorta winery has produced this exclusive Friuli DOC, combining the care of organic vineyards with the utmost attention to sustainability. Thanks to the expert guidance of oenologists Samuel Tinon and Alec Ongaro, a wine has been created that has won multiple awards from Veronelli and Vitae AIS: an elegant red with remarkable ageing potential, capable of evolving harmoniously over five to ten years. |
| Origin | Sacile (Pordenone), Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone soil, well drained |
| Production technique | Fermentation in cement tanks at controlled temperature with post-fermentation maceration; racking and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in cement; ageing half in cement and half for 8 months in barrique |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in cement vats at controlled temperature with post-fermentation maceration; racking and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in cement at controlled temperature. Ageing half in cement and half for 8 months in barriques. |
| Aging | Aged half in concrete and half for 8 months in barrique. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |