I Magredi
Merlot 2022
| Denomination | DOC Friuli Grave Merlot |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (around 12–13 °C). |
- Vintage and origin: 2022, Friuli Grave DOC; 100% Merlot from I Magredi
- Aroma: notes of wild berries, blackcurrant, blueberry and plum with light herbal nuances
- Taste: dry and smooth, harmonious structure with velvety tannins; alcohol content 12.5%
- Production process: maceration for 8–10 days at 25°C; maturation in steel at 12–13°C
- Pairings and serving: cured meats, carbonara, roast pork, duck breast; serve at 16–20°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Merlot from I Magredi clearly expresses the characteristics of the grape variety in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Originating from the Friuli Grave area, it appears in the glass with a ruby red colour and violet highlights. The aromatic profile offers distinct forest fruits, with hints of blackcurrant, blueberry and plum, combined with subtle herbal notes. On the palate, it reveals a balanced structure, with velvety tannins that accompany the sip while preserving the fruit. Its natural versatility makes it ideal for pairing with cured meat platters, flavourful first courses and robust main dishes such as duck breast.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in San Giorgio della Richinvelda, a territory with a strong winemaking tradition. The vines sink their roots into the local stony plains, an ideal soil for giving the grapes a clear and clean character. The environment benefits from a unique microclimate, influenced by the Alps, the Mediterranean and the nearby Pannonian plain. This synergy encourages a marked temperature range, alternating warm days with cool nights, perfect for fixing the aromas and ensuring excellent freshness. The Friuli Grave area reflects this combination, outlining a lively and harmonious profile.
How it is produced
The winemaking philosophy at I Magredi is based on careful handling of the grapes. The initial stages involve gentle crushing and pressing, followed by cold settling of the must. The subsequent maceration on the skins takes place at a controlled temperature for about eight to ten days, allowing for a gentle extraction of colour and polyphenols. The wine then matures in stainless steel tanks kept at low temperatures, allowing the profile to evolve precisely and enhancing the varietal purity of the Merlot, resulting in a pleasant and smooth sip.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the winery founded in 1968 in San Giorgio della Richinvelda, I Magredi Merlot 2022 embodies the pure essence of the Friuli Grave DOC. Its name pays tribute to the local stony plains, an exceptional terroir where the temperature variation between cool nights and warm days gives rise to vibrant and intact fruit. Thanks to meticulous vinification and maturation in stainless steel at low temperatures, this label preserves the original rich aromas, offering a soft and velvety sip. A skilful blend of modern technology and Friulian roots.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Andrea Giurato
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 64
The first part of the actual cellar was built in 1990 and it was enlarged and modernized in technologies and structures several times: 2000,2003,2007. In January 2018 a new project has been undertaken with the construction of a new building. The cellar is equipped with state-of-the-art plants: soft crushing plant, technologies for the maintaining of the cold chain during the various stages of musts and wine processing, innovative fermentation tanks for the vinification, modern centrifuges and filters for the cleaning of musts and wines.
Thanks to the knowledge of traditional Friulian vinegrowing and winemaking, but never neglecting innovation and environmental protection, I Magredi winery is now one of the protagonists of regional winemaking. Read more
| Name | I Magredi Merlot 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Friuli Grave DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | I Magredi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the winery founded in 1968 in San Giorgio della Richinvelda, I Magredi Merlot 2022 embodies the pure essence of the Friuli Grave DOC. Its name pays tribute to the local stony plains, an exceptional terroir where the temperature variation between cool nights and warm days gives rise to vibrant and intact fruit. Thanks to meticulous vinification and maturation in stainless steel at low temperatures, this label preserves the original rich aromas, offering a soft and velvety sip. A skilful blend of modern technology and Friulian roots. |
| Origin | S. Giorgio della Richinvelda (PN), Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italia |
| Climate | influenced by the Alps, the Mediterranean and the Pannonian plain, with cool nights and warm days |
| Soil composition | Pianure sassose |
| Fermentation temperature | +25 °C |
| Fermentation | 8 0 days |
| Production technique | Red vinification with fermentation and skin maceration at a controlled temperature; ageing in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature |
| Wine making | Gentle destemming and pressing; the must rests in the cold before fermentation; red vinification with fermentation and maceration of the skins at a controlled temperature of 25°C for about 8–10 days; maturation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (about 12–13°C) to preserve varietal purity. |
| Aging | Maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (around 12–13 °C). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |