Refosco d.P.R. DOC Riserva
Medaglia d'Oro / Gold Medal
2008 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
- Country: Italy
- Region: Friuli–Venezia Giulia
- District: Friuli Aquileia
- Varietals: 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
- Varietals: Co–op vineyards, single vintage
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Aging: Minimum 18 months in French oak barriques and refined 6 months in bottle
- Bottle: 750ml
Winemaker: Azienda Agricola Valpanera
Wine Notes:
Wine has been produced in Italy since the Iron Age, and in the Bible is often referred to. Psalm 103 states: "Vinum laetifcat cor hominis", "wine brings happiness to people’s hearts."
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is a red Italian wine grape grown predominately in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeast Italy. The grape is a sub–variety of the Refosco grape and derives it name from its red stems or peduncolo rosso.
The grape has a long history and was praised by Pliny the Elder in the first century for the quality of wine it produces. Today it is found in the DOC of Friuli Aquileia.
The vintners of the Friuli Aquileia region have built a growing reputation in Italy and abroad for red wines made by relatively small wineries and estates. Many producers have taken the old world wine making standards of the region, that were assumed lost forever, and have revived the classic standards to produce wines that are gaining international acclaim and recognition for their heightened quality and consistency. Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is one of the red wines that have been re-introduced after many years using modern applications to create wines of intriguing value and potential.
Winemaker Notes:
A perfect ruby red color with garnet reflections. Complex, impressive, ethereal nose, spiced with aromas of tobacco and coffee, accentuated by characteristics from time spent in the barriques. Well rounded and excellent structure, perfectly balanced tannins with a long, full and attractive finish.
This wine can be enjoyed young and becomes more refined for 6 to 8 years.
At its best when opened 45 minutes or longer prior to serving.
Pairing:
Pairs well with roasted meats, barbeque, pasta, fried fish, shellfish, and risotto.
