Merlot "Borgo Tesis" DOC Fantinel
| Sommelier score | 89/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Fantinel |
| Denomination | Friuli Doc |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grapes | 100% Merlot |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | PN/2623 |
| Winery headquarter | Gruppo Vinicolo Fantinel - Tauriano di Spilimbergo (PN) - Via Tesis, 8 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Roast meat, Pasta all'amatriciana, Gnocchi al ragù, Medium-aged cheeses, Grilled meat, Scallops with mushrooms, Meat stewed |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Merlot |
From the vinification of 100% pure Merlot grapes. The origin is the classic Friuli DOC, within the company limits of the Tenuta di Tauriano. The grapes, rigorously selected to represent only the best of the terroir of origin, vinify in steel, then mature in oak barrels and bottled.
Merlot Borgo Tesis DOC Fantinel’s features
A ruby red color, with some slight garnet reflections. The scent has a wide olfactory range that moves around intense fruity scents, with more spicy notes in the background resulting from aging. The taste in the mouth is full, enveloping, very soft and perfectly balanced.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Merlot Borgo Tesis Fantinel
Excellent with meat dishes. However, it is also excellent with first courses based on sauces and with medium-aged cheeses; try it with roast beef. The optimal serving temperature is 18 ° C. The alcohol content reached is 12.5% Vol.
