
GRAPES: 100% REFOSCO DAL PEDUNCOLO ROSSO
PRODUCTION AREA: VENETO – MUNICIPALITY OF CAORLE
SOIL: alluvial rich in silt and clay, with calcium carbonate concretions, 2.5 m below sea level.
TRAINING: Sylvoz. Plant density 3300 vines/ha; yield/ha 8 tons
VINIFICATION: The harvest of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso usually takes place in the second decade of September. Grapes are vinified in steel tanks, with skin maceration for about 12-15 days at a temperature of 24-26°C.
MATURATION: In steel tanks for 10-12 months, in oak barrels for 12 months followed by bottle aging for at least 24 months.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: intense ruby red color with violet reflections. Fresh aroma rich in ripe red fruits, among which raspberry and wild blackberry stand out, accompanied by hints of vanilla and pepper. The taste has good structure dry with excellent persistence.
PAIRINGS: stews, roast wild boar, aged cheeses.
Open 2-3 hours before serving at 18°C.