Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2019

SKU ref20

Red stem Refosco is one of the most famous wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It’s genetically close to Primitivo, Terrano and Veronese Corvina, which is used for Amarone wine. It has an important structure with an ever pleasing herbaceus note. The label features a portrait of Giacomo de Claricini, who lived in the 17th century.

 

Grapes: 100% red stem Refosco

Harvest: hand picking and selection of healthy grapes

Vinification: maceration in stainless steel containers for 10 days at a temperature of 26-28° C / 78-82°F, then ageing in French oakwood barrels

Alcohol content: 13.5% ABV

Primary aromas: blackberry, dried plum

Tasting notes: intense ruby colour with violet highlights, turning garnet-red with ageing. Savoury, lightly tannic, fully-bodied and slightly bitter, with a lingering and pleasing aftertaste. Altogether a great balanced wine with fruity flavours, soft and restrained tannin and a medium-long aroma on the finish.

Food pairing: best combined with game, red meat, roasts, medium and long-keeping cheese, cold cuts

Serving temperature: 16-18°C / 60-64°F