Originally grown in France, it was imported in Friuli from the Bordeaux region more than 100 years ago, becoming the most popular red grape in the area: nowadays it gives more than 60% of the red wine produced in the Colli Orientali area.
 
Merlot Valchiarò is well-defined, with a ruby red colour and typical wild berry flavours with notes of vanilla and marasca cherry.
With ageing it highlights its mild tannic background. 
 
Pairing suggestions
It goes with white and red meats, and also with seasoned cheeses. 
 
Serving temperature
17-18°C
 
Harvest
By hand
 
Suitability for storage
10 years and more
 
Alcohol content
Approx. 14%