THE WINE

The Refosco Dal Penduncolo Rosso from the Livon winery, comes from 100% Refosco grapes grown in the property’s vineyards.          We are in Ruttars in the Municipality of Dolegna del Collio near Gorizia in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Right in the heart of the DOC Collio, the soil rich in marl and clay (here they call it Ponca), the climate with its temperature ranges and the Alps that protect the territory make this area one of the most suitable for cultivation of grapes especially of white berried vines.

THE WINEMAKING

The grape harvest is rigorously manual; the grapes are placed in small boxes to minimize the time between the harvest and the arrival in the cellar. Winemaking begins with destemming; the fermentation on the skins at a controlled temperature of 23°C lasts about eighteen days. The wine then ages 30% in French oak barriques and 70% in steel tanks. After blending and bottling, the wine rests in the bottle for a few more months before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Garnet red tending towards purplish. The aroma is pleasant and delicate, with herbaceous notes that intertwine with hints of red fruits such as blackberries but also with scents of undergrowth. Sapid and slightly tannic, this Refosco from the Livon winery is a full-bodied wine with a pleasant bitter note and good persistence.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Perfect with red meats, game and hard cheeses. Try it with grilled meat.