THE WINE

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, native wine, by Vigne del Malina winery is produced with 100% Refosco grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery. The 150-hectare estate is located in Orazano in the municipality of Remanzacco in Friuli Venezia Giulia. An alluvial terrain where the two Malina and Ellero streams have drawn a chalice, almost as if to highlight that this is a nearly perfect area for growing vines.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest of the grapes is strictly manual, in boxes, and takes place only when the grapes have reached the desired level of ripeness. Once in the cellar, the grapes are delicately destemmed and softly pressed. The winemaking takes place in steel tanks. In February, following the harvest, the wine is moved to French and Istrian oak barrels and tonneaux, where it rests for at least thirty-six months, sometimes even longer. The winery’s philosophy is that the wine is bottled when it is ready, and once in the bottle, it rests for another three years before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Intense ruby red with violet reflections; the aroma is intense with pleasant hints of violet and dog rose which leave room for notes of undergrowth to finish with spicy puffs and tobacco scents. Dry and warm on the palate, pleasantly tannic and savory with a marked freshness and a very long and spicy finish.This Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is a wine of great quality that is worth tasting.

FOOD PAIRINGS

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Vigne del Malina is perfect with red meats, game and hard cheeses. Try it with beef stew.