DAMIJAN ROSSO PRELIT 2018

Damijan Rosso Prelit 2018

Producer: Damijan Podversic
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Appellation: IGT Venezia Giulia
Grapes: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards: Monte Calvario (since 1994) & Piedimonte (since 1967)
Altitude: 110–140 meters
Exposure: South-facing
Soil: Ponca (Opoka) – calcareous marl and sandstone
Farming: Natural and non-interventionist
Harvest: Manual
Yield: 40 q/ha
Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with 40-day maceration in large oak vats
Aging: 3 years in 20–30 hL oak vats + 1 year in bottle
SO₂: Minimal addition
Score: 94 points – Vinous

Description

Damijan Rosso Prelit 2018 is a soulful and uncompromising red wine, forged from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the stony Ponca (Opoka) soils of Friuli. This unique terroir, a blend of marl and sandstone, brings clarity, depth and freshness to the wine’s natural structure.

With extended maceration and long aging in large oak casks, Prelit is a wine of patience and precision. In the glass, it unfurls with notes of blackberries, dried cherries, black tea, and dried herbs, wrapped in a velvety texture. The generous fruit of Merlot harmonizes with the chiselled tannins of Cabernet, delivering a long, graceful, mineral-laced finish. A red that transcends styles, grounded in its place and true to its maker’s vision.

Suggested Pairings

• Braised veal cheeks with creamy polenta

• Herb-crusted roast lamb

• Aged cheeses (Pecorino, São Jorge, Comté)

• Wild mushroom risotto

• Lentil stew with pancetta