Other Vintages
2002
Red Wines
Livio Felluga
White Wines
Livio Felluga
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Livio FellugaRosso
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DESCRIPTION
Awards
Annuario Migliori Vini - Luca Maroni: "Vino Frutto"
Veronelli Wines - Veronelli Editore: "3 Stars" |
| WINE PROFILE |
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| Variety: |
Merlot - Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso |
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| Denomination: |
Colli Orientali del Friuli |
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| Designated zone: |
D.O.C. |
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| Area of production: |
Rosazzo |
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| Soil type: |
Marl and sandstone flysch of Eocene origin |
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| Grape: |
Merlot - Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso |
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| Vine training system: |
Guyot |
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| Pest control: |
Low environmental impact pest management. |
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| Harvest period: |
Merlot: last days of September; Refosco: first ten days of October |
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| Harvest method: |
Manual |
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| Vinification: |
The bunches were carefully destemmed and the fruit was then crushed. Fermentation was carried out with maceration on the skins at controlled temperatures, in stainless steel containers. The juice was pumped over the cap frequently for about three weeks, in order to extract colour and aroma compounds from the skins. Pressing was carried out after fermentation. |
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| Ageing: |
Maturation in small barrels of French oak lasted for about 12 months. Bottling began in May 2004. The bottled wine is normally aged in temperature-controlled binning cellars for a minimum of eight months. |
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| Sensory
characteristics: |
Appearance: intense, almost impenetrable ruby red.
Nose: broad, elegant and very complex, with sensations of prune and wild berries, harmonically matched with notes of spice.
Palate: soft, structured, with sweet close-knits tannins in harmony with the acidity; fruity finish with hints of wild berry flavours.
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| Serving suggestions: |
Savoury pasta or rice dishes, grilled or stewed meat, beef, roast pork, lamb and goat, or moderately mature cheeses. |
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| Serving temperature: |
17 - 18 °C |
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