Borgo Conventi COLLIO Merlot DOC 2022 13,5% Vol. 0,75l

The Borgo Conventi COLLIO Merlot DOC 2022, 12% ABV, in a 0.75-liter bottle, is an elegant Italian red wine from the renowned Collio DOC region in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The Borgo Conventi winery has a rich history: Its name traces back to an ancient legend about a noble landowner, a monk, and the plot of land where the first monastery in the Farra d’Isonzo area was to be built. Its modern history began in 1975 with the founding of the winery by Gianni Vescovo, whose goal was to produce elegant, terroir-driven wines of the highest quality. Since 2019, Borgo Conventi has been part of the Villa Sandi Group and is managed by the Moretti Polegato family, who also own the renowned Villa Sandi winery. With the acquisition, investments in vineyards and cellar technology were further expanded, and the sustainable quality philosophy was consistently upheld. The result is wines full of character that authentically reflect the unique qualities of the Collio terroir.

The 2022 vintage is produced exclusively from the Merlot grape variety. Temperature-controlled fermentation takes place at 26 to 28 °C in wooden and stainless steel tanks, with a maceration period of about ten days and regular pumping over to optimally extract color, fruit, and tannins. The wine is then aged for at least 10 to 12 months in second-fill French barriques, before further aging in the bottle ensures additional harmony. The result is an expressive Collio Merlot DOC that combines elegance, fullness, and a refined structure. Thanks to its aging potential of eight to twelve years, it continues to develop superbly over many years.

Awards:

- BRONZE at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024

- 92 points from James Suckling 2022