Livio Felluga Vértigo 2021 expresses the complexity and diversity of the Venezia Giulia origin designation through a balanced coupage of varieties composed of traditional grapes from the area, such as merlot and refosco dal peduncolo rosso, and the international cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. This Italian red, from one of the most prestigious wineries in northern Italy, stands out for its power, freshness, and notes of wild berries.
General features
Type of wine
Grape variety
25% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 25% Otras
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Livio Felluga Vértigo 2021 is an Italian red wine with great personality and full of nuances, resulting from a blend of merlot (25%), refosco dal peduncolo rosso (25%), cabernet sauvignon (25%), and cabernet franc (25%). It presents a delicate and complex nose, with a range of fruity aromas and spicy notes, along with a palate of silky tannins and an elegant and persistent finish.
Livio Felluga was one of the great pioneers of the wines from the hills of Friuli, considered the great father of viticulture in this region. He founded the winery with his own name, Livio Felluga, during the 1950s of the last century. Currently, the firm is led by the sixth generation of the family, producing great wines from vineyards on their estate of more than 160 hectares. The Livio Felluga winery is one of the most emblematic houses in the northwest region of Italy and one of the great wineries of the Alpine country.
For the production of this red from the I.G.T. Venezia Giulia, the grapes are harvested manually at their optimal ripeness. Once in the winery, the selected grapes were delicately destemmed and subjected to gentle pressing. Subsequently, alcoholic fermentation was carried out at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, where part of the wine also aged while the other part did so in small French oak barrels. Once bottled, Livio Felluga Vértigo 2021 rested in temperature-controlled rooms for refinement. The result is a fresh, powerful, and fruity red that pairs perfectly with flavorful first courses, meat main courses, veal and pork roasts, and medium-aged cheeses.
Tasting notes
Livio Felluga Vertigo boasts a beautiful ruby red color.
On the nose, it is delicate and complex, with aromas of wild strawberry and blueberries that blend with notes of cocoa, sweet spices, cinnamon, tobacco, and custard.
On the palate, it is smooth and seductive, with a silky tannic component. Notes of pink grapefruit and red plum appear, culminating in an elegant and persistent finish, with spicy and citrus aromas.
The winery
Winery
The story of the Livio Felluga winery is the story of a man and his love for the unique land surrounding the northeastern tip of the Adriatic, where the Mediterranean meets Central Europe. A place that over the years has changed borders several times and witnessed wars unfold. Livio Felluga moved in the late 1930s to settle in the surroundings of the Rosazzo hills (Italy) with the dream of producing mountain wines. However, this dream was interrupted when he was called to the front in World War II.
Livio Felluga returned to the Friulian countryside to restore, with great effort and hard work, the vineyards of Rosazzo and plant new ones, convinced that only quality cultivation could bring life back to this area. In the 1950s, he introduced innovative ideas and methods and founded the winery that bears his name: Livio Felluga. For all these reasons, Livio Felluga is recognized with the unofficial title of ‘refounder’ and ‘patriarch’ of the Friulian winemaking tradition.
The forward-thinking vision of the founder and alma mater of this Italian winery, focused on knowledge, respect for the land, and an obsession with quality, is passed on to his children, who currently manage the winery. Of the 242 hectares of the estate, 187 are dedicated to vine cultivation. 320 plots are part of a complex ecosystem with the Alps in the background and views extending to the sea.
Livio Felluga is one of the great protagonists of Italian wine, and his winery is the most emblematic signature of the Colli Orientali del Friuli denomination. Combining tradition with modern techniques, it produces wines that enjoy a great reputation in the Alpine country and internationally.
The meticulous selection of grapes results in exceptional wines with distinguished fragrances and aromas, adorned with a label designed by Livio himself in 1956 to depict the hills and slopes where the vineyards that nourish his wines are born.
The Livio Felluga winery produces top-tier wines, ranging from the famous Terre Alte to the magnificent Picolit. It also produces fresher and younger wines, with class and an unmistakable style.