The wine region of Colli Berici is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marcato or the Domaine Inama Azienda Agricola produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli Berici are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli Berici often reveals types of flavors of black fruits, dried fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or cassis.
In the mouth of Colli Berici is a powerful. We currently count 32 estates and châteaux in the of Colli Berici, producing 119 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Colli Berici go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
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