Today I want to talk to you about a very nice winery here in Friuli that allowed me to select for you a young wine, ideal for those who wish to dine with a good and easy-to-drink wine.

Simplicity covered in a bottle with the label dedicate to our wine shop “La Vite e il Legno”  with a breathtaking price.

A wine that should be drunk young; once you start, one glass attracts the other.

The wine

Together with Edi and Maurizio Marinig, we selected 3 wines for the “La Vite e il Legno” wine shop; strictly glass bottle with recycled cork stopper and personalized label. They are Friulano, Merlot and Cabernet Franc Doc Colli Orientali del Friuli. Wines that fully express the varietal characteristics, which enhance the territory and fully satisfy the taste.

The Friulano has floral and fruity aromas, with evident hints of acacia flowers, apple and banana. The taste is full and dry, with apricot aroma and the characteristic sweet almond. Perfect to be drunk with cold cuts, vegetable soups and fish dishes; must try with trout specially the one from San Daniele.

The Merlot, a wine that I really appreciate, round and elegant.  The aromas are undoubtedly recognizable; small berries and the elegant spiciness of black pepper and cloves. are the same fragrances you will find when you taste it. Perfect with red meats, game and hard cheeses. Must try with a dairy cheese made in a “malga” (a hut in the mountain) from Friuli

Cabernet Franc is a characteristic expression of aromas ranging from herbaceous, hay and cut grass, to wild fox and leather. Slightly tannic and lively on the palate. Perfect with red meat dishes, game such as wild boar and hare. Fantastic with medium-hard cheeses. Try it also with the “frico” from Friuli!

The Winery

The winery is located in Prepotto in the heart of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, near the border with Slovenia. It was founded in 1898 by Arturo Marinig who transferred his great passion to his descendants; they are still running the company in full respect of the environment. This land, so difficult to cultivate, but extremely suitable for Schioppettino and Ribolla Gialla.

The Goal

For years I have known and collaborated with this reality and I can honestly say that you can easily understand the hard work and simplicity of the people behind this winery, by sipping a glass of their wines with friends, with your loved ones or even alone.

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We will drink some good ones …

Elisa