The 2017 (1,500) Riserva Merlot Colli Orientali Etui by GRILLO IOLE is a still red wine from the renowned region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. This DOC Merlot originates from vineyards located in the hilly area of Albana di Prepotto, on a marl-clay soil, where the grapes are hand-picked in the first week of October. The winemaking process involves controlled fermentation with pump-overs and maturation in oak barrels, which gives the wine a remarkable structure and a refined aromatic balance. Vintage: 2017 Alcohol content: 14 Winery: Doppio capovolto Harvest/Vintage: Hand-picked in crates with cluster selection; first week of October. Organoleptic notes: A dry red wine of considerable structure, aged in oak barrels, it presents a good persistence and a pleasant balance on the nose; slightly herbaceous, with a dry, soft, and fairly tannic taste. Soil: Marl-clay Vineyard: Albana di Prepotto Loc. "Ronco"; hilly area; grassed and non-irrigated; area 0.56 ha. Winemaking/Maturation: Destemming and fermentation for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 26-27°C with two pump-overs per day, racking at the end of fermentation. Cold stabilization at a temperature of 4-5°C for a duration of 5 days. Yield per hectare: 30 q.li/Ha A wine with a strong character and a balanced organoleptic profile, ideal for pairing with meat dishes and aged cheeses. The 2017 Riserva Merlot Colli Orientali by GRILLO IOLE represents a quality choice for those wishing to explore the red excellence of Friuli Venezia Giulia.