Marco Felluga

Varneri Collio Merlot

9.027 ratings

9.24 pro ratings

Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

Hearty dry rustic merlot with quite a bit of tannins

Hearty dry rustic merlot with quite a bit of tannins

Sep 17th, 2015

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

One of the best red varietals in this cool northern wine region of Italy

One of the best red varietals in this cool northern wine region of Italy

May 1st, 2014

9.0

Floral notes, full-bodied, darker fruit than typical of a merlot, some spice and tannins.

Floral notes, full-bodied, darker fruit than typical of a merlot, some spice and tannins.

Apr 18th, 2024

9.2

Outstanding Merlot. Surprisingly fruit forward and smooth body. WOM 5-22.

Outstanding Merlot. Surprisingly fruit forward and smooth body. WOM 5-22.

Jun 20th, 2022

9.1

Light balanced merlot.

Light balanced merlot.

Dec 14th, 2019

William Lee, Jr.

9.0

Paired w/Steak Milano over Capellini

Paired w/Steak Milano over Capellini

Oct 18th, 2017

Michael Amoruso

9.0

Some wet earth notes, plums and darker red fruits.

Some wet earth notes, plums and darker red fruits.

Nov 7th, 2016

8.6

This is the 2012. Juicy but refined fruit with some real structure and other nice spices going on.

This is the 2012. Juicy but refined fruit with some real structure and other nice spices going on.

Mar 13th, 2016

9.0

Chuck had this 11 years ago

Chuck had this 11 years ago

Nov 25th, 2013

9.6

Tina had this 12 years ago

Tina had this 12 years ago

Jun 28th, 2013