{"product_id":"edi-keber-collio-merlot-2021","title":"Edi Keber Collio Merlot 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdi Keber’s Collio Merlot is a refined expression of one of Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s most distinctive terroirs. Made from 100% Merlot in the Collio DOC, it combines ripe fruit, striking minerality, and the elegant structure that has made the region famous for characterful reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this is a deep, lively red with the polish and clarity that Collio wines often show. The nose is fruit-driven and inviting, with pronounced raspberry notes layered over subtle earthy and mineral nuances.\n\nOn the palate, it is intense, nuanced, and distinctly mineral, with fresh red fruit, fine balance, and a silky texture. The wine reflects the stony, expressive character of its origin, and while it already offers plenty of appeal now, it should also reward a few more years in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from vineyards in Cormons, in the Collio area of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where the characteristic Ponka soils, known geologically as Flysch, help keep vine vigor low and yields naturally restrained. This poor, mineral-rich terroir is a key reason for the wine’s concentration and precision. After harvest, the wine is aged for around one year in barrique and then a further year in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Merlot pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, veal, mushroom dishes, grilled meats, and aged cheeses. Serve it slightly below room temperature, ideally around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for about 30–60 minutes if drinking young to let the aromatics open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdi Keber is a respected producer in Collio, a region long celebrated for wines that combine finesse, structure, and a strong sense of place. Based in Cormons near the Slovenian border, the estate has earned recognition for crafting wines that speak clearly of Collio’s unique soils and continental climate, with a particular emphasis on purity, balance, and terroir expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edi Keber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255366439249,"sku":"XW-61065","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/edi-keber-collio-merlot-2021_61065_1_54924874-dc9a-4c05-b0a5-c448f2a9d711.webp?v=1783458550","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/edi-keber-collio-merlot-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}