Refosco dal p.r.
Native Friulan varietal and well-known since Roman times.
There are several varieties of Refosco family, but none can express our territory such perfectly as “peduncolo rosso“.
Our Refosco vineyard is built with massal selection by taking carefully chosen cuttings from our top quality old vines.
VARIETAL
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
VINEYARD
Average vineyard age: 15 years
Number of vines per hectare: 4.500
Training method: single guyot
Average yield: 60 quintals/ha
Harvesting period: middle of October
WINEMAKING AND AGING
Thanks to the perfect quality grapes, after de-stemming and fermentation with natural yeast and without temperature control, Reforsco becomes our tasters’ favorite.
A part aging in stainless steel vats and a part in Franch oak barrels.
TASTING PROFILE
Color: Intense ruby red with violet hues.
Nose: Typical wild red fruit aroma, evident notes of sour cherries, violet, spice, soil notes with graphite. Powerful and elegant.
Palate: Full-bodied and round with important tannin on the palate. Remarkable persistence.
FOOD PAIRING
It goes well with cured meats, meat filled Tortellini, poultry and veal knuckle roast; mature cheeses; spicy dishes.
Serving temperature: 18°C / 64°F about
Alcohol (% vol.): 13,0 %
Total acidity (g/l): 5,50
