Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso – Tunella – 2022

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso from the Tunella Winery

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso from the Tunella Winery represents one of the most authentic expressions of Friulian wine, a red that encapsulates the tradition and unique terroir of the hills of Eastern Friuli. This wine stands out for its complexity and intense character, resulting from careful vinification and a soil rich in marls and sandstones.

The Tunella winery grows all its grapes according to the canons of integrated anti-parasitic control with low environmental impact.

The Winemaking

The grape harvest is strictly carried out by hand, ensuring careful selection of the best ripe bunches. The grapes are destemmed and crushed, resulting in a must that ferments in contact with the skins. During this phase, frequent pump-overs are performed, essential for promoting the extraction of color and noble tannins. After racking, the wine completes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, undergoing appropriate transfers. Finally, the wine is allowed to mature slowly in the underground cellar before bottling.

Tasting the wine of the winery

The Refosco presents itself with an intense ruby red color, enriched with violet reflections that tend towards garnet with aging. On the nose, broad and intense aromas are perceived, with fruity notes of wild blackberry and raspberry, accompanied by hints of cocoa and tobacco. On the palate, the wine reveals itself as dry and full-bodied, with remarkable structure and a slightly bitter finish, while a delicate hint of vanilla integrates harmoniously with the other aromas and flavors. Persistent.

Food Pairings

This wine is the ideal accompaniment for dishes based on fatty meats and poultry, perfect for stews and braises. However, it is advisable to avoid pairings with game in spicy sauces, so as not to overshadow its complex aromatic notes. Served at a temperature of 16-18°C, the Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso offers a unique sensory experience, ideal for moments of conviviality and celebration.

THE  WINERY

At Cantina Tunella, history is written with passion and dedication. We are talking about winemakers who believe in doing things well, convinced that the words of a Friulian find expression in actions. For over fifty years, they have been producing wine of excellent quality. In Spessa, in the Colli Orientali del Friuli, grandfather Zorzettig, known as Min, began creating wines that attracted friends and acquaintances with their unmistakable taste…keep reading