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Refosco is a red grape known for blackberry, plum, herbs. Its best-known homes are Friuli.
Origin and history
An old family of related grapes from north-east Italy; the best known is Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, named for its red-tinged stems, recorded in Friuli since at least the 1600s.
Where it grows
Friuli Venezia Giulia (Grave, Colli Orientali, Aquileia), the Veneto, Slovenia's coastal Istria and Croatian Istria.
Structure
Medium to full body, deep colour, high acidity and firm, slightly bitter tannins.
Aromas, young and aged
Young: blackberry, plum, wild berries, herbs and a hint of almond. With age: dried plum, tar, earth and spice.
Ageing
Most drink within 3–6 years; serious examples age 10 years or more.
Also known as
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Refošk (Slovenia), Rifosco.
Good to know
Several distinct grapes share the Refosco name; Teran, grown on Slovenia's and Croatia's red Karst soils, is a related but separate variety.
Wine regions for Refosco
Refosco wines to try
Real bottles from The Wine Library.
De Stefani Fallow Cuvée Rosso
Veneto · Veneto IGT · Raboso, Refosco
Easy, juicy Venetian red.
Food: Pasta, pizza
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