REFOSCO IGT VENETO

PRODUCTION AREA AND LOCATION:Piave alluvial river basin, to the south east of Treviso.

HARVEST:Manual harvest late September.

VINIFICATION:Stripping and pressing of grapes with maceration of the skins in contact with the must for 7-8 days at a controlled temperature of 22-25°C.

RIPENING AND AGING:Malolactic fermentation completed in stainless steel vessels and further aging in the bottle before being released to market.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS:Refosco is a red-skinned grape of great quality, its bouquet is grapey, intense, reminiscent of forest fruits, and in particular raspberries and wild blackberries. Typically tannic, with good body, and possessing a dry, persistent aftertaste.

FOOD PAIRINGS:Ideal accompaniment for game, cold meats and roast.
Serve at 16-18°C in wide-bowled red wine glasses.