Italian Grapes

Refosco

Refosco is a very old dark-skinned grape.

It is native to the Venetian zone, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Gavi, Trentino, Istria and Slovenia.

Refosco Flavors

On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors, and after some years, it achieves a floral quality as well.

Raspberry

Blueberry

Currant

Cherry

Plum

Herbs

Red Rose

Violet

Flavors from Maturation and Aging

Tar

Chocolate

Anise

Licorice

Coffee

Spices

Leather

Smoke

Refosco Profile

Refosco wines can be quite powerful and tannic:

SUGAR:	Dry (3 g/l)

BODY:	Full

TANNINS:	Medium - High

FRUIT:	Medium Plus

ACIDITY:	Medium - High

ALCOHOL:	13.5-13.5% ABV

	Serving temperatures: 16-17°C (61-63°F)

Refosco Food Pairing

Refosco is a powerful red wine. It pairs best with strong and rich flavors like charcuterie, red meat, or spiced dishes.

Charcuterie

Salami

Duck

Goose

Pork

Lamb

Veal

Meat

Stew

Rabbit

Wild Boar

Deer

Excellent Pairings

Rich Charcuterie. Salami.
Rich Stews. Beef Stew. Ragù. Stroganof.
Duck Brest. Confit. Roast Goose.
Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar. Deer.
Roasted Beef. Lamb. Veal. Liver.
Read Meat. Fillet Steak.

The Ideal Glass for Refosco

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.

Refosco Cheese Pairing

Cantal

Cheddar

Dry Jack

Manchego

Parmesan

Pecorino

If You Like Refosco

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Nero d'Avola (Italy)

Petite Sirah (USA)

Pinotage (South Africa)

Rioja Reserva (Spain)

Shiraz (Australia)

Super Tuscan (Italy)

Syrah (France)

Touriga Nacional (Portugal)

Wine Region Veneto

The most famous white wines from the region are Soave and the sparkling Prosecco.

The most famous red wines are Amarone and Valpolicella from the Valpolicella Wine Region.

Black Grapes	White Grapes
11% Corvina (Amarone) 11% Merlot 4% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Cabernet Franc 3% Rondinella 3% Molinara 1% Refosco	27% Glera (Prosecco) 15% Garganega (Soave) 11% Pinot Grigio 4% Chardonnay 1% Durella