Russiz Superiore – Collio Orzoni Rosso 2018

Orzoni is the estate’s Collio red blend, reflecting the Bordeaux varieties long cultivated in Friuli. The 2018 vintage is
remembered for balanced ripening, yielding a harmonious and elegant wine.

Grapes:

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol:

13.5% ABV

Winemaking:

Fermented in stainless steel; aged 12–14 months in barriques and tonneaux, then bottle refinement before release

Color:

Deep ruby red with garnet edges

Nose:

Ripe red cherry, plum, blackcurrant, with notes of tobacco, cedar, and spice

Palate:

Medium- to full-bodied; supple tannins, fresh acidity, and a savory, mineral backbone; balanced, with a lingering finish

Body & Style:

Dry, structured Collio Rosso; elegant and age-worthy interpretation of Bordeaux grapes in Friuli

Production:

Limited bottling, typically a few thousand cases per year

Food Pairing:

Ideal with roasted lamb, braised beef, game bird, and mature cheeses

Description

Grape Variety : 90% Ondarrabi Zuri, 10% Ondarrabi Zuri Zerratie

Clean and bright. Straw yellow colour with shades of green. Intense varietal aromas, with overtones of white fruit, (pear and apple), citrus fruit (grapefruit), and stone fruit (peach). Fresh in mouth, lively, balanced, long, persistent aromatic finish, with slightly bitter and mineral varietal overtones from the soil