Merlot Mirie DOC 2019 - Forchir
Why we like this:
Forchir Merlot is a fresh and elegant red wine made from Merlot grapes grown in the heart of Friuli Venezia Giulia, specifically in the Friuli Grave area. The vines thrive on iron-rich clay soils, which impart a unique and distinctive character to the wine. The harvest takes place at the beginning of September, with a meticulous manual selection of grapes to ensure excellent quality. The fermentation process in Ganimede fermenters, with a two-week maceration on the skins, preserves the freshness and fruit aromas. After gentle pressing, the must is refined in tanks where malolactic fermentation and micro-oxygenation help stabilize the color. The wine then matures in bottles under oxygen-free conditions to retain its vibrancy and aromatic complexity. With an intense ruby red color and violet reflections, this Merlot reveals a fresh bouquet of red fruits, with notes of cherry, strawberry, and blackberry, accompanied by hints of black pepper, leather, and coffee. On the palate, the soft, well-balanced tannins make it a pleasant and versatile wine for pairings. Forchir Merlot pairs perfectly with appetizers of cured meats and cheeses, main courses with meat sauces, and roasts, offering a refined drinking experience that highlights the best of Friulian terroir.
Appellation: Merlot DOC
Vintage: 2019
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Merlot
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia (IT), Camino al Tagliamento (UD)
Refinement: Large barrels
Serving temperature: 16/18°C
Alcohol content: 12% vol.
Forchir is one of the main realities in Friuli and can count on 230 hectares of owned vineyards located in Camino al Tagliamento (UD) and Spilinbergo (PN). The company is owned by the Bianchini family who firmly believe in the use of technology to obtain a more sustainable and natural product.
In the newly built zero impact cellar, only steel is used for winemaking as a company philosophy. The production takes place without the use of sulfur dioxide and the bottling takes place in compliance with the best wine conservation methods.
The excellent wines produced are the maximum representation of its grape variety and the genuineness of its territory.
