Item Number: 6619 UPC: 8032979600051

Country: Italy
Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia Sub Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Appellation/AVA: Venezia Giulia IGT
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2012
Grape(s): 100% Refosco
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Case Production: 3,330
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Alpine, stony, calcareous
Elevation: 80-90 meters above sea level

Pierpaolo Pecorari and his family have been organically farming in the hills of Micro Terrazzo, in the far northeast of Fruili for generations. With near perfect soil the the fortune to be situated in between the alps and the Adriatic Sea, together they make complex wines, extremely pleasant to drink and great when pairing with food.

Vinification: Maceration on skins for 20 days in stainless steel at controlled temperature of 26-28 degrees Celsius with frequent and regular delestage. Aging takes place partially in oak (500 liters) and in stainless steel for about eight months and then six months in the bottle before release.

Tasting Notes: Historically, most Refosco wines were consumed locally and very few found their way into the international markets. The grape has been well known since antiquity and is believed to be indigenous to northeast Italy. Pierpolo’s Refosco is deeply colored: ruby red with a glistening violet hue. This wine is robust and full-bodied: delicious sour cherries with a touch of spicy chocolate. The notable tannins are polished and supple with minor black fruit flavors and traces of almond notes. It has a long and pleasant finish. Pierpaolo’s Refosco has prominent acidity which makes it a good complement to a wide variety of foods, especially grilled meats and other hearty meat entrees such as Manzo in Squazet.