Janus 2021 - Marco Merli

Janus - Marco Merli

The Janus is obtained with Sangiovese grapes growing on clayey-gravelly soils with the biodynamic farming method. Vinified naturally without added yeast with maceration lasting 10 to 15 days. Down for six months in French oak barrels Rovese and two months in bottle. The Janus is red ruby ​​color with aromas on the nose of red fruit and slight spiciness. In the mouth it is enveloping, fresh, lively with good drink. Only 2600 bottles produced.

Service

We taste the Janus at a temperature of 16/18° in tulipano. Il Janus glasses has to be drunk immediately, but if left a few years in the cellar can give great emotions.

Pairing

The janus fits perfectly with the first paitti with important sauces, meat, try it with a fillet with aromatic herb.

Winery: Marco Merli

Nestled in the Umbrian hills of Casa del Diavolo is Marco Merli’s project—a small-scale agricultural venture he tends with passion alongside his father. Just a few hectares are cultivated with respect and sensitivity; here, nature dictates the rhythm, and the vines grow in harmony with their environment. The soil is nourished through natural practices—using organic fertilizers, cover crops, and targeted treatments of copper and sulfur—allowing wild vegetation and vines to coexist in an authentic dialogue. The goal is both simple and profound: to produce healthy, expressive grapes that truly reflect their place of origin. In the cellar, Marco guides the wine gently rather than forcing it, relying on spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended aging in concrete vats, large wooden casks, and stainless steel tanks. Traditional Umbrian grape varieties give rise to thirteen honest wines, each rich in nuance and personality. These wines offer more than just the simple pleasure of a drink; they tell a story of land, time, and passion. They are authentic, profound, and surprising wines, capable of evoking unique emotions with every glass.