San Simone – Evante – Merlot – Friuli Grave D.O.C. – Classic Line – Avvenice

San Simone – Friulan Wines since 1915

“Wine making is an art in itself but not just any kind of art. It is an art which does not require only know-how but also loads of passion, love, sacrifice, patience, sensitivity and fantasy. It is essential to have a solid tradition and strong enological culture. This art cannot be merely learned, it is something innate. It is an emotion, and like everything that springs from the heart, it becomes a light for the mind, a scent and an enthusiasm for the life through the transformation of the grapes into wine.”

Classic Line

It represents the spearhead of the San Simone production. The richest grapes are selected with the aim of achieving the highest level of typicality, elegance and concentration possible. We prefer steel for the fermentation and maturation of our wines, but in the last twenty years, for some varieties, we wanted to experiment with the small barrel as an instrument to enhance the characteristics of the fruit and the territory. The barrique therefore as a means not to add and cover but possibly to take off, as a discreet and silent actor.

San Simone – Evante – Merlot – Friuli Grave D.O.C. – Classic Line

Evante “il Fiorente”, in Greek mythology, was the son of Dionysus, god of love and of the vine told that he wanted his sons to reign over a land particularly suited to the cultivation of the vine.

Production Zone

Plain of alluvial origin in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, western part of the Grave, municipality of Azzano Decimo.

Variety

100 % Merlot.

Vineyards

Spurred cordon training system, 4,500 plants per hectare, yield 50 ql / Ha.

Harvest Period

Fourth week of September / First week of October.

Winemaking

Destemming followed by about 20 days left on the skins in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (26-28° C); after racking, fermentation continues in small oak barrels where it matures for about 18 months. The maturation continues for 6-12 months in steel tanks before bottling. Aged in bottle for 6 months.

Alcohol Content

13 % vol.

Aging Capacity

Drink immediately or keep for up to 10-12 years.

Color

Intense ruby ​​red with violet reflections.

Perfume

Intense and variegated, centered on fruity and spicy notes, it has a rich olfactory range that ranges from blackberry jam to cherries in spirit, from cloves and black pepper to chocolate.

Taste

Full bodied and intense, round and harmonious, it has a strong tannic structure and shows a well-melted freshness with soft notes. Perfectly corresponding to the nose it is velvety and sapid; the finish is persistent and closes on tones of fruit and spices.

Serving

Suitable with savory first courses, such as risotto with mushrooms or chicken livers and meat ravioli. It goes nicely with boiled meat, grilled red meat and roasts. Its full flavor blends well with aged hard cheeses. Excellent with the beef rib steak.

Service Temperature

Serve at 20-22° C.