REFOSCO DAL PEDUNCOLO ROSSO D.O.C.
An historical Italian vine, well-known in Roman Empire since II century B.C. and very popular in Rome.
Refosco “ dal Peduncolo Rosso” is so named because of the “peduncle” that holds the grape, which changes color, turning red in fact, just before the vintage.
Grape varietals
100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Production Area
Lison Pramaggiore, Venice Region
Vinification and ageing
The grapes macerated for 8 - 12 days in vertical vinification tanks, to extract colors and polyphenolic substances. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for 6 months.
Description
It has an intense ruby red color with typical violet and morel bouquet, the aroma is intense and persistent, tasting soft, perceptible tannin with pronounced aftertaste with hints of blackcurrant.
Food pairing
The fruitiness makes it ideal for drinking throughout a meal. It goes well with pasta or rice dishes, lamb, goat, venison and moderately aged cheeses.
Serving temperature
Serve at 16°C, a little cooler than usual for a red wine
Alcohol level
12,5 % vol.
Bottle size
750 ml
