This winery is located in Faedis, a town northeast of Udine at the base of the eastern hills of Friuli. It is a small, family business and the Refosco di Faedis vines (also known as Refosco Nostrano) are approximately 80 years old. This wine is fruity, but full bodied with a light acidity which belongs to the Refosco di Faedis, and can be sipped before dinner or to conclude a wonderful meal. This reserve version, with black label, is aged two years in oak casks, and six months in the bottle. We bring to you the reserve version to introduce this varietal in a special way.
Typology: Red Wine Production area: Rosazzo Grape variety: 100% Refosco Harvesting: by hand in 10 kilogram boxes. De-stemming and soft crushing Fermentation and refinery: RESERVE version, with black label, aged two years in oak casks, and six months in bottle. Alcohol content: 13.5% vol. Temperature for serving: best expressed when served at room temperature Tasting notes: Intense purplish red color, scent of violets, rose hips, and berries; it has a dry, full, warm taste, and a good texture. Ideal for medium to long-term aging. Serving Suggestions: It goes well with fatty meats, game, and traditional dishes from the Friuli region including cotechino sausage, pappardelle with duck sauce, wild boar, and lamb chops.
