'RS21' Radikon

The “RS20” by Radikon is a rich and intense Friulian red, made with a predominant base of Merlot, to which Pignolo is added, a historic indigenous grape variety from Friuli that has always been used in blends to give structure and longevity to the wines. It is a red with a craftsmanship character, which well represents the territory of Collio Goriziano and the unmistakable style of one of the most charismatic and famous producers in the Oslavia area. The long aging in wood gives the wine a soft and evolved profile, with fruity aromas, hints of spices, and toasted nuances, accompanied by a pleasant savory and mineral vein, a true distinctive mark of the terroir.

The red “RS20” is a reference label for all lovers of fine wines from this important producer in Collio. The Radikon winery has always stood out for a very recognizable style of wines, based on the recovery of the oldest practices and the rejection of modern technologies. The use of long macerations, even for white grape varieties, a very natural winemaking process, and a very low use of sulfites, produces very expressive wines that bring the flavors of the grape and the characteristics of the soil into the glass.the pure flavors of the grape and the characteristics of the soil. The 12 hectares of vineyard are cultivated in the hilly area of Oslavia, on the border with Goriska Brda, on soils characterized by Flysch or ponca soils in Friuli. These are Eocene marls of limestone and sandstones, stony and rich in mineral elements, which favor quality viticulture. This is how particular wines are born, pure expressions of the terroir and the vintage, without any enological mediation.

The wine “RS20” shows a typically territorial character, inspired by the tradition of Friulian wines, interpreted by a great producer like Sasha Radikon. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and a 15-day maceration on the skins. The wine matures for 18 months in large oak barrels and is bottled without filtration. It is a wine with a dark ruby red color with violet reflections. On the nose, it expresses a bouquet characterized by aromas of small dark berries, spicy notes, and aromatic herbs, nuances of berry jam, hints of bitter cocoa and roasting. On the palate, it has body and important structure, with a complex, deep, straightforward sip and a well-integrated tannic texture. The finish is long, with a pleasantly fresh and mineral closure.