Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso Colli Orientali - Grillo Iole

In the glass, the Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso Colli Orientali from Grillo Iole reveals a dense ruby-red color. On the nose, this red wine from Grillo Iole shows all kinds of blackberries. As if that were not already impressive, the maturation in large wooden casks adds blackcurrant, forest floor and garrigue.

The Grillo Iole Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso Colli Orientali tastes pleasantly dry. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. This is a true quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and thus, despite all its dryness, this Italian enchants with the finest balance. Excellent flavor does not necessarily require residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully light, crisp and silky. On the finish, this wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine-growing region finally delights with a lovely length. Again, hints of blackberry appear.

Vinification of the Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso Colli Orientali from Grillo Iole

This red wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Refosco. For this wonderfully powerful varietal wine from Grillo Iole, only first-class grape material was used. After harvesting, the grapes are immediately brought to the press house. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and large wooden casks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the powerful Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso Colli Orientali is aged for another 12 months in oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso Colli Orientali from Grillo Iole

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce, boiled veal brisket with beans and tomatoes, or duck breast with sugar snap peas.

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