2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Drinking Window Now through 2030
Classification Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Region Friuli Colli Orientali
Soil Marl
Orientation South / Southwest
Vine Age 20+ years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 15 days
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Cernetig vineyard, 1.1 ha, at 200–230 m; Guyot-trained, massal-selection vines; hand harvested. Temperature-controlled 15-day maceration and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts; no malolactic fermentation. Matured for 12 months on the lees in steel and at least six months in bottle. Reported production was 850 cases, packaged in 750 ml Bordeaux bottles with natural cork. The stated serving range was 55–65°F.
Tasting Notes Drink Different Wine Company described twig, dark cherry, spiced fig, baking spice, medium body, very light finishing tannins, bright acidity, slight bitterness and balsamic notes.
Food Pairing Tomato-sauce pasta, roast chicken and barbacoa
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Cialla, 47, 33040 Prepotto (UD), Italia
Phone
+39 0432 731679
Email
Owner
Paolo e Dina Rapuzzi &
Figli
Figli
Cellarmaster
Pierpaolo Rapuzzi and Ivan Rapuzzi