Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso DOC – Ronco Severo – 2020

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso from Ronco Severo winery

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso wine from the Ronco Severo winery comes from 100% Refosco grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery. We are in Prepotto, in the Collio DOC in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The vineyards are approximately 150 meters above sea level; here, the soil is rich in “Ponca” i.e. marl and sandstone.

This Refosco is an indigenous wine of great depth that well represents the territory it is coming from. Stefano Novello’s philosophy is to respect nature, both in the vineyard and in the cellar; there is no use of chemical. 

THE WINEMAKING

The grapes are harvested strictly by hand, the harvest occurs in late September to allow the grapes to ripen perfectly. Once in the cellar, winemaking begins with destemming. The must ferments on the skins in oak vats with frequent punching down and the sole use of indigenous yeasts. After soft pressing, the wine ages for 24 months in 5 hl Slovenia oak barrels. Between August and September, when the moon is waning, takes please the blending and bottling without filtration. The wine rests for a few more months in the cellar to rest before being placed on the market.

Tasting the Ronco Severo wine

Intense ruby ​​red tending towards purple. The aroma is intense with pleasant hints of violet and dog rose which leave room for notes of undergrowth to finish with spicy puffs. 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

Excellent with game, red meat and hard cheeses. Try it with barbecue meat.