{"product_id":"2019-due-del-monte-merlot-friuli-venezia-giulia-italy","title":"2019 Due del Monte Merlot, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dry red wine is produced from low-yield (5-6 tonnes\/ha) single Guyot-trained vines in Cormons, Italy. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe grapes are sourced from clay marl and sandstone flysch soils on the south-facing slopes of Mount Quarin. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2019 vintage experienced a hot summer, contributing to a powerful, alcoholic, and structured wine. Grapes were hand harvested a the second half of September. This Merlot is often described as having a \"green\" note coupled with blackberry, raspberry, violet, and spice, with refined, \"cotton\" tannins. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnder the guidance of former \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBorgo del Tiglio\u003c\/span\u003e assistant winemaker Miran Buzinel, the wine focuses on expressing the unique microclimate of the Slovenian-facing slopes of Collio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo friends traveling through the hills of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFriuli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e discovered \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMonte Quarin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a unique site overlooking the Adriatic Sea where vines have been cultivated since ancient times. The area’s excellent sun exposure, marked temperature variation, and mineral-rich soils create ideal conditions for producing high-quality wines. After early collaborations with local wineries, they pursued their own venture by acquiring a cellar and 10.5 hectares of vineyards on Monte Quarin, founding Due del Monte. In 2018, a new team marked a fresh chapter for the winery in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCollio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate grows both white and red varieties, including Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. White wines are made from traditional Collio grapes and aged in barriques to enhance depth and elegance, while red production focuses mainly on Merlot, which ripens consistently in this terroir. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eWine production is completed using eco-sustainable methods that exclude artificial chemical fertilizers, fungicides, or herbicides, highlighting a focus on environmentally friendly, natural viticulture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52591870935329,"sku":"210000021685","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/SSWINEBOTTLEPHOTOTEMPLATE_e2fdf097-29d9-4758-a9c9-dc01f8897c5f.png?v=1776870632","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2019-due-del-monte-merlot-friuli-venezia-giulia-italy","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}