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Scarbolo Merlot Friuli DOC 2017

Scarbolo Merlot Friuli DOC 2017

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Scarbolo Merlot Friuli DOC 2017 is a supple, medium‑ to full‑bodied Merlot from the gravelly plains of Friuli, combining ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry with hints of violet, tobacco and spice. The palate is smooth and rounded with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a lingering finish of dark fruit and gentle oak, making it versatile at the table; serve at 16–18°C and enjoy now or over the next few years.​​
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This Merlot comes from Scarbolo’s estate vineyards in Lauzacco, in the Friuli DOC, where well‑drained alluvial gravels and a temperate climate influenced by the Adriatic and Alps give concentrated yet fresh red wines. The family estate, founded in 1982 and now run by the third generation, practices sustainable viticulture, focusing on low yields and careful canopy management to achieve ripe, balanced grapes.​

Grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed and fermented in temperature‑controlled tanks, with gentle maceration to extract colour and tannin without harshness. The wine typically spends time in oak (often used barriques or larger barrels), which adds subtle notes of vanilla, toast and sweet spice while preserving Merlot’s juicy core of fruit.​

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Ripe black cherry and plum with blackberry, violet and hints of tobacco, cedar and baking spice over a subtle earthy background.​

  • Palate: Medium‑ to full‑bodied and smooth, showing dark berry and plum fruit, supported by fine, ripe tannins and fresh acidity that keep the wine lively.​

  • Finish: Persistent and harmonious, echoing dark fruit, spice and a touch of oak sweetness without heaviness.​

Awards and Accolades
There are no available published scores or detailed tasting notes from major international critics specifically for Scarbolo Merlot Friuli DOC 2017. However, critic and trade overviews of the estate consistently praise Scarbolo for precise, terroir‑driven wines and careful work with international varieties in Friuli, placing the Merlot among well‑regarded, good‑value regional reds.​

Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 16–18°C in medium‑sized red‑wine glasses; a brief 20–30 minutes of aeration helps open the fruit and soften the tannins. This Merlot pairs well with roast chicken, pork, grilled sausages, tomato‑based pastas, pizza, mushroom dishes and medium‑aged cheeses, and it is best enjoyed now to around 2027 while its fruit remains vibrant and structure integrated.​

Technical Details
Alcohol: typical for Friuli Merlot (around 13–14% ABV).​
Residual Sugar: Dry; richness comes from ripe fruit and moderate oak ageing rather than sweetness.​
Closure: Cork.​

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