REFOSCO DAL PEDUNCOLO ROSSO – COLLI ORIENTALI FRIULI DOC BUTTRIO 2020 – 75CL

His is an ancient story, which dates back to 1347, mentioned in the annals of the Municipality of Udine, where he is described, together with Ribolla Gialla, among the most valuable and highest cost vines . More than a vine, we should speak of a family of vines, the Refoschi. At the Castle of Buttrio the Refosco is the one “with the Red peduncle”, it takes its name from the peculiar peduncle (the “branch” that joins the stalk of the bunch to the plant) of intense purple red color. Throbbing with fruit, it wraps itself in dark spirals of dense corporeality and succulent layers of spices and earth. Fleshy presence brightened by vivid mineral notes. Grape variety: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Denomination: DOC Friuli Colli Orientali Origin of the grapes: from the vineyards of Castello di Buttrio Soil: alternation of marl and sandstone of Eocene origin, in Friulian called “ponca” Position of the land: hilly, the land is terraced to allow a better cultivation of the vine Microclimate: the position of the hills of the Castle of Buttrio – 142 meters above sea level – guarantees perfect ventilation and the ideal temperature ranges during harvest give the grapes excellent ripeness Age of the vineyard: varies, from 10 to 20 years Training system: Guyot Vineyard management: integrated management with low environmental impact for the search for the expression of the territory Harvest period: determined on the basis of periodic checks of sugar, acidity, polyphenolic content, aromatic maturity and tasting of the grapes. Vinification: the grapes are de-stemmed, macerated in contact with the pomace for a variable period. Maceration is carried out with a protocol that includes periodic pumping over and delestage. In order to enhance the fruity notes, the temperature is controlled at 20-25 ° C. After maceration and alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation follows Aging: in stainless steel tanks for 11-12 months in contact with fermentation yeasts periodically kept in suspension Marketing: 20 months from harvest Organoleptic characteristics: Color: bright red Bouquet: undergrowth with notes of cardamom and wild blackberry Taste: lively and full of character with well integrated tannins that enhance sensations of freshness Food pairing: game and traditional Friulian dishes, perfect with aged cheeses Serving temperature: 16 ° – 18 ° C DOWNLOAD PRODUCT SHEET