REFOSCO from the Red Peduncle

It is the wine of the lands of Aquileia: typical, elegant, fruity, with a thousand-year history. Denomination: PDO Friuli Aquileia Grapes: 100% Refosco dal peduncolo rosso Alcohol content: 12.5% (average) Color: Very intense ruby red, with purple reflections Bouquet: Powerful and austere, elegant and very intense, vinous Taste: Rich, powerful and complex, with dense tannins integrated in a sweet fruity note Aging: Cultivated on a predominantly clayey soil, with an optimal yield per hectare, according to the disciplinary. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel barrels at a controlled temperature. Frequent pumping over is carried out for a period of about three weeks, in order to extract color and aromas from the skins. The pressing then takes place. The bottled wine is stored in thermo-conditioned rooms. Serving temperature: 18-20 ° C Food matches: Particularly suitable for feathered game, red meats, roasts, stewed meats, risottos with sausage, cured meats, medium and long-aged cheeses; it goes perfectly with typical dishes of the Friulian tradition.