Red Of The Venezie Igt Vertigo 2020 - Felluga

Description

It is not an easy story that of Livio who arrived in Friuli at the end of the 1930s and had to interrupt his dream of wine production due to the Great War. Despite the overwhelming political, physical and ethnic changes, he does not give up: armed with dreams, passions and courage, he begins to restore the ancient vineyards of Rosazzo and to plant new ones.

His tenacity leads him today to have high the name of one of the most significant and most beautiful companies in our country.

Livio Felluga's Vertigo is almost impenetrable purplish red, the nose is intense, lively and fresh, with aromas of berries, blackberries, blueberries, hints of pepper and cherry blossoms. On the palate it is full and enveloping, notes of plum and spices blend with hints of vanilla and black cherry before a finish of excellent persistence.

Why you should drink it

Because Livio Felluga is now one of the major names that make the Italian territory known inside and outside the borders of our country and you cannot fail to try one of his wines!

Vertigo is the combination of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon , which in addition to being internationally renowned vines, have also been chosen to tell the continuity between the territory of Friuli and the rest of the world, giving balance and complexity to the wine .

When to uncork it

This red wine is perfect for the whole meal: no incredible programs, super organizations or a thousand messages on the whatsapp group to decide what to cook! Whatever the board offers, the Vertigo will make it incredible. From savory first courses to meat main courses, from roast beef and pork to medium-aged cheeses: the important thing is to drink!

How to drink it

We like Vertigo drunk between 16 ° and 18 ° C.

Vinification and Aging

The harvest takes place around the first ten days of October and is completely manual. The grapes are de-stemmed and then pressed, while the fermentation in steel tanks takes place with maceration of the skins at a controlled temperature . The process lasts about three weeks, with frequent pumping over to extract the scents and color. The subsequent maturation takes place in steel and small French oak barrels for a year, followed by a four-month refinement in the bottle.

Territory

Livio Felluga's Vertigo is a red wine based on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon , a mix of grapes from the proprietary vineyards that extend into the Collio Friulano.

Soil

The terrain is characterized by marl and sandstone.