Poppone

Vintage 2018
by Casa Vinicola Antonutti
Varietal Merlot
Color red
Region Friuli-Venezia-Giulia,Friuli-Venezia Giulia,dop Friuli / Friuli Venezia Giulia / Furlanija / Furlanija Julijska krajina,dop Friuli / Friuli Venezia Giulia
Country Italy
Medal Score
12.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
ripe plumblack cherryvioletcedarbaking spice
Palate

Medium-plus body with polished, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity that lend a supple, velvety texture.

Finish

Long and persistent, leaving lingering notes of dark berries, cocoa powder, and a hint of graphite.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
  • • mushroom risotto with truffle oil
  • • aged Montasio cheese
  • • braised beef cheek in red wine
  • • roast duck with cherry reduction
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Mondial du Merlot 2022
Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022
Gold Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2022

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