COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Russiz Superiore - Marco Felluga
REGION
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Riserva degli Orzoni Rosso Collio DOC from Russiz Superiore - Marco Felluga is a red wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy. The wine's name, 'Orzoni', pays homage to a noble family who were stewards of the Russiz Superiore estate from the 16th to 18th centuries, a period during which a specific plot was identified for its exceptional red wine-producing capabilities. This estate is a distinguished member of the Marco Felluga family of wineries, recognized for their dedication to quality and the expression of Friuli's unique terroir. The wine is crafted from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, a combination that is distinctive within Collio, a region more widely celebrated for its white wines. Its 'Riserva' status indicates a wine of superior quality, often involving extended aging.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€52
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the Orzoni family, who owned the estate centuries ago.
Fact 02
A Bordeaux blend from a region famous for its white wines.
Fact 03
The 'Riserva' designation signifies a higher quality and extended aging.
Fact 04
Recognized with 90 points from James Suckling and Wine Spectator.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Riserva degli Orzoni involves fermentation with maceration on the skins, typically conducted in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately two years in small oak barrels, known as barriques. This is followed by a minimum of one year of bottle aging before the wine is released. The approach at Russiz Superiore is guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing the natural qualities of the grapes and the specific terroir of Friuli-Venezia Giulia to be expressed in the wine.
