What kind of wine is Venezia Giulia Rosso IGT 'Vertigo' 2022 - Felluga?

The Venezia Giulia Rosso IGT 'Vertigo' 2022 - Felluga perfectly embodies the meeting point between Friulian tradition and a contemporary spirit. It is a red wine born from the union of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, two grape varieties that together express elegance, structure, and depth. The IGT Venezia Giulia designation highlights the variety and creative freedom of Friuli's producers, while the signature of Livio Felluga guarantees quality and consistency with the house style: balance, precision, and aromatic finesse.

Vintage details

The 2022 vintage in Friuli Venezia Giulia was characterized by a hot and dry summer, with good temperature variations between day and night. These conditions favored the optimal ripening of the grapes, resulting in a wine with an intense and harmonious profile. The bunches were manually selected, ensuring only healthy and ripe fruit, essential for the clean and balanced expression of this red.

Winemaking and aging

The winemaking process for Venezia Giulia Rosso IGT 'Vertigo' 2022 - Felluga involves fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature, to preserve the varietal aromas of Merlot and Cabernet. This is followed by maceration on the skins, which allows for the extraction of color and sweet tannins, giving the wine body and structure. Aging continues for about twelve months in oak barriques, where the wine softens and develops aromatic complexity, before a further period of rest in the bottle.

Tasting notes

The Vertigo 2022 by Felluga is a young yet already balanced red, capable of combining immediacy with aging potential.

Color

To the eye, it presents an intense ruby red color with violet reflections, bright and deep, a sign of concentration and youth.

Nose

The aroma is broad and captivating: notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and blackberry, intertwine with hints of sweet spices and light toasting, a legacy of aging in wood. Elegant herbaceous and balsamic nuances are perceived on the finish.

Palate

On the palate, it is soft and enveloping, supported by fine and smooth tannins. The good acidity provides freshness and vibrancy, while the persistence on the palate is long and pleasantly fruity. It is a balanced, well-structured red, capable of evolving positively over time.

What dishes to pair with Venezia Giulia Rosso IGT 'Vertigo' 2022 - Felluga

This red lends itself to numerous pairings, thanks to its versatility and perfect balance between softness and structure. Ideal with:

• Grilled or roasted red meat dishes
• Stews and braised meats
• Semi-aged cheeses
• Pasta with rich sauces, such as beef or wild boar ragù

It also proves excellent with a selection of typical Friulian cured meats, for an authentic and territorial experience.

Storage and aging: how to store Venezia Giulia Rosso IGT 'Vertigo' 2022 - Felluga wine

To best appreciate its potential, it is advisable to store Venezia Giulia Rosso IGT 'Vertigo' 2022 - Felluga in a cool, dark place with controlled humidity, preferably between 12 and 16 °C. It should be kept horizontally, so that the cork remains constantly moist, preventing unwanted oxidation. This wine can be enjoyed immediately for its pleasant drinkability, but it best expresses its complexity after 3-5 years of bottle aging, developing even more harmonious aromas and an even softer texture.