THE WINE

The Merlot of the Villa Vitas winery is produced with 100% Merlot grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery. We are located in Strassoldo, a small town in the municipality of Cervignano del Friuli in the province of Udine in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Villa Vitas is located in the heart of a centuries-old park in the territory of the DOC Friuli Aquileia; here the soil is of alluvial origin, therefore rich in clay and sand.

THE WINEMAKING

The rigorously manual harvest occurs between the end of September and the beginning of October. Once in the cellar, the winemaking starts with the destemming followed by maceration on the skins and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 22°C. A refinement in steel follows, and after bottling, the wine rests for a few months in the cellar before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Intense red; the aroma is pleasantly intense, with floral notes where violet prevails, intertwining with hints of red fruits such as raspberry and blackberry. Warm and soft on the palate, full-bodied with a perfect correspondence between aromas and flavours and a very long and persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Perfect with red meats but also with aged cheeses. Try it with rabbit meat.

The Winery

I will tell you immediately that the Villa Vitas winery has produced wine for four generations. It was back in 1937 that the founder of Villa Vitas, Romano Vitas, decided to buy the estate and start this fantastic journey that has lasted for over one hundred years…. keep reading