Fogo
Red intense colour with purple reflections and wide fragrance. Its taste is warm, full and intense with flavor of wildberries and mix of spicies. This unique blend comes from Merlot and local grapes of Refosco da Peduncolo Rosso, partially aged in wood. Ideal to accompany stakes, game meat and sausages. To be served at a temperature of 16-18°C (60-65°F)
| Wine name: | FOGO |
| Production area: | D.O.C. FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI In the hills of the municipality of Attimis at 200 m. above sea level |
| Type of wine: | Dry red wine |
| Soil: | Flysch of the Eocene epoch with a prevalence of sandstone |
| Growing system: | Guyot |
| Harvest: | Early October(first ten days of the month). Grapes are hand harvested, selected and separated into crates |
| Vinification: | Maceration of Merlot and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso grapes for at least 15 days at temperature of about 26°C. Once racked off and softly pressed, the wine stands in stainless steel vats until Spring |
| Enhancement: | The wine is transferred into medium charmed French oak barrels with different dimension |
| Alcohol content: | 13% vol |
| Organoleptic characteristics: | Ruby red colour. Rich bouquet, full and definite flavour with scent of ripe fruit, vanilla and spices |
| Conservation: | Keep in a cool and dark place |
| Serving temperature: | 16-18° C |
| Bottle: | 750 ml |
| Food combination: | Suitable for red and roast meats and game |
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