Refosco del Pedunc. Rosso...
Red Peduncle Refosco<br />DESCRIPTION<br /><br />This indigenous Friuli variety has a great tradition, so much so that di Manzano reports in the 'Annals of Friuli' in 1390 that 'the Roman ambassadors offered twenty<br />igastariis (containers) of Refosco wine to the Dominican general'.<br /><br />Grape variety: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso<br />Denomination: Friuli Colli Orientali<br />Designation: D.O.C.<br />Production area: Rosazzo<br />Soil type: flysch of marls and sandstones of Eocene origin<br />Grape variety: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso<br />Training system: Guyot<br />Methods of defence: integrated pest control with low environmental impact.<br />Harvesting period: first ten days of October.<br />Harvesting method: by hand in small crates.<br />Vinification: The grapes are gently destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes place with maceration of the skins at a controlled temperature in stainless steel containers.<br />Frequent pumping over is carried out, for a period of about three weeks, in order to extract colour and aroma from the skins. Pressing then takes place.<br />Ageing: Maturation takes place for about twelve months in small French oak barrels. The bottled wine is normally kept in temperature-controlled rooms for at least four<br />months.<br />Sensory notes: Colour: bright ruby red with slight violet reflections<br /><br />Bouquet: broad and varied, with ripe plum and blackberry; penetrating and vigorous in development with light notes of spices and undergrowth; sandalwood and incense on<br />the finish<br /><br />Taste: characterized by the pleasant return of plum and small black fruits; progressive with considerable complexity; medium body but with good roundness, the crisp<br />acidity adds persistence to the finish and aftertaste<br /><br />Pairings: Feathered game, red meats, roasts, medium to mature cheeses<br />Serving temperature: 17 - 18 °C<br />
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€31.50
