Merlot – Forchir – 2022

Merlot Wine from the Forchir Winery

The Merlot wine by Forchir winery comes from 100% Merlot grapes grown in the vineyards of the Forchir winery, located in the DOC Friuli area, which is well-suited for Friulian wine production.

Merlot is a red grape variety that originated in the south of France. It arrived in Friuli at the end of the 19th century, thanks to the ideal conditions for cultivation and winemaking. The region’s terroir and climate contribute to an elegant and structured profile for the wine, which is rich in flavour without being too heavy.

THE WINEMAKING

The Forchir winery conducts the grape harvest at night, allowing the grapes to arrive at the cellar during the coolest hours of the day. This practice ensures that the grapes can be processed at low temperatures, which is crucial for preserving their aromatic profile.

The harvest occurs in September, marking the end of summer. Selected grapes go to the cellar for winemaking, which begins with a maceration period on the skins lasting at least ten days, although the duration may vary based on the vintage. The must then ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.
The wine ages in steel tanks for a duration that varies depending on the vintage. Once the wine is ready, it is blended, bottled, and left to rest in the cellar for a few additional months before being released to the market.

Tasting the wine by Forchir

Intense ruby ​​red with purple hues; pleasant fruity hints of cherry on the nose that intertwine with notes of blackberries and strawberries to close with puffs of black pepper, leather and hints of coffee. Warm and well-structured on the palate, with soft and well-integrated tannins and a long and persistent finish. Excellent correspondence between aromas and flavour.

FOOD PAIRINGS

THE WINERY

Forchir history began as a farm in Palmanova, the famous star-shaped city known as one of the symbols of Friuli. Over the years, the company specialized in viticulture and wine production, becoming one of the first in Friuli to sell bottled wine… keep reading