"Sosso", Colli Orientali Friuli DOC

Interesting facts

Wine "Sosso", produced Livio Felluga winery in 1989, it was named for the stream flowing at the foot of the hill, where the oldest vineyards in Rosazzo. That they are grown, the grape varieties Merlot, Refosco and Pignola to create a "Sosso". Merlot is harvested by hand in late September, the rest of the grapes a little later — in early October. The grapes are gently pressed and destebliruetsya. Each variety beneficiries separately. Fermentation takes place with maceration at controlled temperature in stainless steel containers and conical tanks. Pumpable performed regularly for three weeks to extract color and aroma from the skins of the berries. The wine is assembled and placed in small oak barrels, where it aged for 18 months. After bottling, the wine is aged for 18 months in a room with a strictly controlled temperature. "Sosso" a wine of great complexity and structure, characterized by elegant ripe tannins, complex and rich aroma and fruity, full-bodied taste.Livio Felluga history is closely connected with the history of the land of Friuli in the North-Eastern coast of the Adriatic sea. The Felluga family improved skill in the wine since the mid-nineteenth century. After world war II, Livio Felluga revived the hills and breathed new life into triolisme viticulture. With great courage, he restored the old vineyards and plant, introducing innovative ideas and new technologies. It was hard work, but perseverance and passion Livio Felluga helped him to create one of the most impressive wine centres of Friuli, earning a well-recognized reputation.Today, the Livio Felluga is the largest in area (135 hectares of vineyards) and most prestigious company in Friuli. In the year are produced 650 thousand bottles of wine, which is undoubtedly recognized symbol of winemaking in this region for over five decades.

Tasting Characteristics

The color of the wine is full bodied, ruby red, almost impenetrable.
The wine has a very complex and elegant aroma with hints of ripe plums, dried tomatoes, vanilla, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries, which are mixed with intense notes of spice and minerals.
The taste of wine is well-structured, dense, balanced and full-bodied, fragrant, fruity, with silky tannins, hints of mint, clove, white pepper, bitter chocolate, BlackBerry, Mediterranean and sweet spices, lingering finish.
The wine goes well with red meat, grilled meat, game, cheeses of medium and long aging.