The Refosco bunch, being very long, tends to exert too much weight causing the rachis to dry out. It is therefore necessary to cut all the bunches in half.
Historical background
Already renowned in antiquity, it celebrated Pope Gregory XII in 1409 in Cividale and the noble caste during the military games in 1762. During the first Oenological Congress in 1891, it was distinguished into 3 categories: 'red-petal', 'green-petal' and 'Terrano d'Istria'.
The grape
The Refosco bunch, being very long, tends to exert too much weight causing the rachis to dry out. It is therefore necessary to cut all the bunches in half.
Awards
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Technical information
Alcool in vol. %
13,0%
Total acidity ‰
5,3‰
Harvest
The grapes were harvested by hand on 26 September 2013.
Vinification | Aging
The Refosco grape is very tannic and the cold climate of our vineyards necessitates a very gentle maceration to avoid green extractions and to obtain more elegance, about 20 days from when it starts. spontaneous fermentation. Refinement takes place in used French barrels and provides the right evolution while keeping the varietal expression unaltered.
Bottling
The wine is bottled without filtration.
Emotional information
Color
Nose
Palate
To be paired with
This is a rustic, spicy red with a Friulian character. Ideal with fatty meats and stews in general.
Serving temperature
18/20°C
Aging potential
over 10 years
The wine
Il vino Refosco è una delle uve antiche del Friuli, il suo nome originario era Racimulus fuscus.
Rinomato già nell’antichità celebrava Papa Gregorio XII nel 1409 a Cividale e la casta dei nobili durante i giochi militari del 1762.
Durante il primo Congresso Enologico del 1891 fu distinto in 3 categorie: “dal peduncolo rosso”, “dal peduncolo verde” e “Terrano d’Istria”.
The Vine and the Grapevine
The vineyard
Both Peduncolo Rosso and Faedis, are planted in our Bottaz IGT VENEZIA GIULIA vineyard, providing more complexity to the wine.
