LIMES
A boundary between hillside and plain, between sky and earth, between warmth and cold… A line that separates, yet also unites and brings opposing worlds together.
From this encounter—this clash—comes this 100% Merlot.
A bond with a label from the past, renewed in the present. A journey through memories, the land, and a constant pursuit of quality.
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Merlot
APPELLATION
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
PRUNIG SYSTEM
Single Guyot
Description
VINIFICATION
The grapes are harvested manually at full phenolic ripeness, selecting the best bunches directly in the vineyard from our best plot, where the vines have an
average age of 70 years. After destemming, the must macerates and ferments for about 20 days on the skins, during which time alcoholic fermentation is completed
and malolactic fermentation is carried out. This is followed by aging in new French oak barriques (100%) for 21 months, where the wine develops structure,
roundness, and aromatic depth. It is then transferred to steel for 3 months and concludes its journey with 3 months in the bottle, reaching the full expression of the
grape variety in a territorial and contemporary key.
average age of 70 years. After destemming, the must macerates and ferments for about 20 days on the skins, during which time alcoholic fermentation is completed
and malolactic fermentation is carried out. This is followed by aging in new French oak barriques (100%) for 21 months, where the wine develops structure,
roundness, and aromatic depth. It is then transferred to steel for 3 months and concludes its journey with 3 months in the bottle, reaching the full expression of the
grape variety in a territorial and contemporary key.
ORGANOLEPTIC ASPECTS
Impenetrable ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose opens with an intense and deep range of ripe black fruits: prunes, blackberries, and cherries integrated with
balsamic notes, bitter cocoa, blond tobacco, and sweet spices (cloves, cinnamon). On the palate, it is velvety and voluminous, with enveloping tannins, well-balanced
acidity, and a very long, savory, and mineral finish with hints of leather.
balsamic notes, bitter cocoa, blond tobacco, and sweet spices (cloves, cinnamon). On the palate, it is velvety and voluminous, with enveloping tannins, well-balanced
acidity, and a very long, savory, and mineral finish with hints of leather.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Ideal with game birds, pheasant or duck with red fruit sauce, or a classic beef fillet. Also extraordinary with spicy dishes such as lamb with thyme or braised venison.
An interesting pairing with mature washed-rind cheeses.
An interesting pairing with mature washed-rind cheeses.
Serving temperature 16-18°
RECEIVED AWARDS
| ANNATA VINTAGE |
TESTATA o CONCORSO Publication or competition |
PUNTEGGIO Ratings |
| 2022 | Winescritic 2025 | 97 pt |
| Winescritic – Top 100 vini del 2025 | 24° | |
| Luca Maroni – I migliori vini italiani 2025 | 94 pt | |
| The Wine Hunter (Merano Wine Festival) 2025 | Rosso | |
| 2018 | DWWA 2021 | Silver Medal (91 points) |
| The Wine Hunter (Merano Wine Festival) | Rosso | |
| 2016 | DWWA 2019 | Silver Medal (94 points) |
| I Vini di Veronelli 2020 | *** (3 stelle) | |
| The Wine Hunter Award 2019 | Rosso | |
| Bibenda 2021 | 4 grappoli su 5 | |
| Guida Luca Maroni “I migliori Vini italiani” | 90/100 pt | |
| 2013 | I Migliori Vini Italiani Annuario 2018 (Luca Maroni) | 90/100 |
| 2012 | I Migliori Vini Italiani Annuario 2018 (Luca Maroni) | 91/100 |
