THE WINE
The Refosco Serious of the Villa Job Serious winery is produced with 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery, which are located in the area of Pozzuol o del Friuli in Friuli Venezia Giulia, 90 meters above sea level; here the soil is rich in marl, clay and silt. The winery follows the dictates of organic agriculturewith the integration of some biodynamic cultivation practices. In short, a 100% natural wine!
THE WINEMAKING
After the manual harvesting, only the selected grapes are brought to the cellar for winemaking. Winemaking that takes place in open barrels where fermentation is totally spontaneous with maceration on the skins for about 10 days. The wine then ages for 5 months in concrete tanks and then for 7 months in 25hl Slovenian oak barrels. After bottling, the bottles rest for another 2 months in the cellar before being placed on the market.
THE TASTING
Intense ruby red The aroma is elegant with pleasant hints of red fruit where the cherry prevails, which leave room for spicy notes typical of this variety. Creamy and rich on the palate, with soft and velvety tannins. Very drinkable with a very long and very spicy finish. As the producer says, pepper and acidity. This is a must try wine.
FOOD PAIRINGS
It goes well with red meat, vegetable-based pasta dishes. Must try with a plate of mixed cold cuts.