Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso

Wine: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Appellation: Doc Friuli

IN THE VINEYARD
Grape variety: 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Vineyard location & soil composition: In the plan with clayey-sandy soil of alluvial origin. The area is with cool climate, influenced by near Adriatic Sea.
Altitude: 5 meters s.l.m.
Average age of vines: 15 years
Growing system: Guyot
Exposure: North-South
Harvest time: the third ten days of September
Harvest method: by machine

IN THE CELLAR
Vinification, fermentation – maturation: Red vinification with maceration on the skins at a temperature of approximately 26-28°C. Prolonged repassing and frequent delestage. Devatting and completion of alcoholic fermentation in 25-hectolitre vats and French oak barriques. Maturation in wood and subsequent bottling and ageing in the bottle.
Alcohol: 13% vol

IN THE GLASS
Tasting notes: of ruby red colour with purple hues, it takes on garnet shades with time; the bouquet presents hints of blackberry, underwood and light elegant spices; a dry, warm and full-bodied wine, with soft tannins and a long-lasting, pleasantly bitterish aftertaste.
Serving temperature: 16-18° C
Pairing suggestion: the ideal wine for hearty meat dishes, poultry, stews and game.