Red wine De Stefani, Redentore Refosco IGT 2022
A full-bodied Refosco with blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas, soft tannins and a long finish
Characteristics
Wine Style:
Dry, full-bodied red with soft tannins.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance:
⤍ Deep ruby red.
Nose:
⤍ Blackberry aromas with liquorice, dark chocolate and sandalwood notes.
Palate:
⤍ Dry, full-bodied and warming, with soft tannins and a rounded mouthfeel.
Finish:
⤍ Long-lasting finish..
Gastronomy:
∙ Meat stews, braised poultry, grilled mushrooms
∙ Avoid: Delicate seafood, very spicy dishes, sweet desserts
Vineyards:
Clay-rich alluvial soils; Guyot training.
Ageing method:
Several months on fine lees.
Winemaking process:
Skin maceration for 10–15 days at 25–28°C with pump-overs; wild-yeast fermentation, then malolactic fermentation.
Interesting notes:
∙ Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is a native grape of northeastern Italy, named after its distinctive red stalks. This late-ripening variety produces deeply coloured wines with good acidity and structure.
∙ No added sulfites; naturally occurring sulfites may remain.
