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Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco, La Roncaia

Made from the Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso variety, indigenous to Italy and mostly planted in the Friuli region of north-east Italy. Hand-harvested from the hills of Nimis, some of the grapes are allowed to partially dry prior to fermentation which increases the flavour concentration. Deep garnet-red, tinged with ruby, a full-bodied palate bursts with ripe fruit, spice and notes acquired from 18 months ageing in oak barrels.

Product code: 27136

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Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco, La Roncaia

Details

Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Vintage: 2014
Producer: La Roncaia
Primary grape: Refosco
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 27136
Awards:
- 2013, Commended Sommelier Wine Awards 2019

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Expression

Sophisticated, polished, complex reds

Can be very flexible with many cheeses including sheeps’, Morbier, Epoisse, Vacherin, Cheddar
Lighter examples can work with some richer fish dishes
Classic French herbs such as parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Spices should complement and not overwhelm the wine
Game such as duck and boar. Fine cuts of beef. Lean meats such as roe deer or ostrich
Truffle and wild mushroom, jus with redcurrant or similar fruit, Bourguignonne, Chasseur sauces
Some wines, with light tannins, will work with lightly-spiced dishes
Pigeon or duck, walnut and beetroot, smoked- meat salads. Truffle or wild mushroom risotto. Autumn squash

About the Wine

Refosco

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Refosco wines have particularly high acidity and are mostly dark and densely coloured with violet and grassy aromas. It also brings dark peppery spices and plums notes with an almond-skin finish.

Flavours:

Anise
Dried Cherry
Dried Herbs
Espresso
Smoke

The first La Roncaia wines were produced in 1998 in the small village of Cergneu, in the northern corner of Colli Orientali del Friuli, just 5 miles from the border with Slovenia. About 250 metres above sea level, maritime breezes protect the vines from the cold northern winds; the grapes benefit from the longer ripening period developing intense flavours. They farm some very old vineyards which produce tiny yields of high-quality grapes.

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The Country

Italy

From the cold northern regions to the sizzling south of Sicily, Italy is a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, grapes and styles from regions such as Barolo to lesser-known Montefalco and Etna.

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