Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso - Tenuta Pinni

The Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso from Tenuta Pinni in Friuli Venezia Giulia reveals a bright, ruby-red color in the wine glass. In the glass, this red wine from Tenuta Pinni presents aromas of blackberry, complemented by forest floor, black cherry, and blackcurrant. The Tenuta Pinni Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso presents itself to the wine lover as pleasantly dry. This red wine never appears coarse or sparse, as one might expect from a wine. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine is wonderfully light, crisp, and silky. On the finish, this wine from the Friuli Venezia Giulia wine-growing region delights with beautiful length. Once again, hints of blackberry appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the clay- and gravel-dominated soils are added.

Vinification of the Tenuta Pinni Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso

The basis for the well-balanced Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso from Friuli Venezia Giulia is grapes from the Refosco grape variety. In Friuli Venezia Giulia, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on clay and gravel soils. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly brought to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and large wooden casks at controlled temperatures. After it ends, the Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso can continue to harmonize for a few months on the fine lees.

Food pairing for the Tenuta Pinni Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a tempered 15–18°C. It is a perfect companion to fried calf’s liver with apples, onions, and balsamic sauce, boiled veal brisket with beans and tomatoes, or Boeuf Bourguignon.

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