Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso DOC Friuli Colli Orientali – Zorzettig

Production Area
Friuli Venezia Giulia

Terroir
Clay and hilly, soil made up of marl and sandstone

Grapes
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 100%

Vinification

Grapes are picked by hand in crates followed by maceration of destemmed grapes at a temperature of 24-26 °C de-vatting with soft pressing of the pomace followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by racking and an evolution period until bottling.

Aging

Maturation in stainless steel tanks

Colour:

Intense ruby red with purple reflections

Bouquet:

Characteristic bouquet of raspberries and black cherries with fruity overtones.

Taste:

A great nose-palate symmetry, full bodied and well structured with soft tannins.  Notes of plums, currants and tobacco

Food pairing:

Excellent accompaniment with red meats such as wild boar and aged cheeses

Alcohol:  13.5% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 5 years