Merlot
Intense ruby red color. Full and fragrant aroma reminiscent of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry. With evolution, the bouquet is enriched with spicy notes. Warm, full and savory taste.
Tasting profile
- Taste-aroma intensity4
- Savouriness3
- Acidity and freshness3
- Tannins4
- Persistence4
- Alcohol4
- Softness3
How to read it
Taste-aroma intensityCalendula
The power and clarity of the aromas: how much the wine speaks to the nose.
SavourinessSalt
The salty, mineral note that makes the wine savoury and dynamic.
Acidity and freshnessApple
The freshness that cleanses the palate: more acidity, a livelier sip.
TanninsPersimmon
The astringency that dries the mouth, from the skins' tannins — like an unripe persimmon.
PersistenceStopwatch
How long the flavours linger after the sip: the length on the palate.
AlcoholWhiskey
The warmth and body of alcohol: the higher it is, the warmer and fuller the wine.
SoftnessHot chocolate
The enveloping roundness on the palate, without edges — soft as hot chocolate.
The story
A "family affair", since 1932. Since uncle Arnaldo Benna acquired a historical reality in the Gorizia area, on whose "first stone" the year 1499 appears. Today, the 3 Grossi brothers - Alberto, Francesca and Stefano - take care of the company management, with a renewed sensitivity for the environment. Over the years, Tenuta Villanova has become a point of reference for regional viticulture, with growing exports to English-speaking countries.
The producer
Tenuta Villanova
“Valorizzare ciò che Madre Natura offre” è l’obiettivo di Alberto Grossi che, in Cantina, mira a tutelare la qualità delle uve raccolte, eliminando interventi superflui.
There are 104 hectares of vineyards, SQNPI certified (of which 20 in the Collio); hectares from which approximately 550,000 bottles/year are obtained. The wines have an identity, of great pleasure and immediacy, characterized by a delicate refinement.