Venica & Venica - Merlot 2022 (750ml) Cricova

Venica & Venica - Merlot 2022 (750ml) CricovaVenica is one of the names to know when it comes to the wines of Collio, in northeastern Italy. On the Slovenian border, between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Friuli is well known for excellent white wines from grapes such as Friulano and even Sauvignon Blanc, but reds, especially those made from Merlot, can be incredibly delicious and complex. Venicas vineyards cover an area of 40 hectares and are located on different hills in the Collio

450 cases made

Spring weather was very unpredictable

Made from 100% cabernet franc

which is likely a combination of acidity and phenolics

then fresh summer currants

Medium-bodied with a great mid-palate core of red and black fruits

vertical tannins

redolent of green leaves and flowers

layered and multidimensional

Gernot Langes SwarovskiA unique blend of Bordeaux varietals grown in vineyards up to 3

capturing the region’s soul in every bottle

The vineyard altitude is 911 meters above sea level