{"product_id":"scarbolo-merlot-friuli-doc-2017","title":"Scarbolo Merlot Friuli DOC 2017","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis 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.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGrapes 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.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Scarbolo | Kerry Wines - A member of the Kuok Group\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eNose: Ripe black cherry and plum with blackberry, violet and hints of tobacco, cedar and baking spice over a subtle earthy background.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Scarbolo | Kerry Wines - A member of the Kuok Group\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePalate: 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.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Scarbolo | Kerry Wines - A member of the Kuok Group\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFinish: Persistent and harmonious, echoing dark fruit, spice and a touch of oak sweetness without heaviness.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Scarbolo | Kerry Wines - A member of the Kuok Group\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere 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.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe 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.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Scarbolo | Kerry Wines - A member of the Kuok Group\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: typical for Friuli Merlot (around 13–14% ABV).\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Scarbolo | Kerry Wines - A member of the Kuok Group\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: Dry; richness comes from ripe fruit and moderate oak ageing rather than sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Scarbolo | Kerry Wines - A member of the Kuok Group\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Scarbolo | Kerry Wines - A member of the Kuok Group\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47793233625259,"sku":"SCA001-17","price":168.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/scarbolo_merlot_friuli_doc_2017.jpg?v=1789202507","url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/products\/scarbolo-merlot-friuli-doc-2017","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}