Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Castelvecchio 2023

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Castelvecchio is a red wine from the Gorizia Carso, a territory always suited for quality viticulture. A label that showcases the typical warmth that Refosco usually brings to the tasting, where one can also appreciate the ethereal background that gradually becomes more prominent on the nose. A bottle in which character and personality abound, telling the story of an ancient and important native Friulian grape variety.   

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso wine is produced by the Castelvecchio winery from those vineyards included in the Natural Park of the Carso. We find ourselves in a terroir rich in limestone rock and red soil, abundant in minerals; between the rows, the Bora wind blows, responsible for a climate strongly characterized by temperature fluctuations between day and night. The fermentation of the must occurs spontaneously in stainless steel tanks thanks to the presence of indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then transferred into barriques and large French oak barrels for the aging phase, lasting a total of 24 months, and before being released for sale, there is an additional six months of maturation carried out directly in glass.

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso from Castelvecchio presents itself to the eye with a typically ruby color, characterized by a deep impenetrability. The small forest fruits, both red and black, open on the nose with intense notes, while in the finish, more ethereal, nuanced hints can also be perceived. Soft and warm the entry on the palate, endowed with a beautiful persistence, where a sip develops with a slightly bitter note. A label that at the table makes its presence felt with roasts and game, enhancing the Friulian cuisine in general.