Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso La Tunella 2021

La Tunella winery's Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is an intense, well-structured wine made from the red grape variety of the same name, cultivated for centuries on Friulian soil, particularly in the Colli Orientali del Friuli area. This is a label of great territorial recognition, which well expresses the varietal face of the grape and the character of the mineral-rich soils, consisting of flysch or ponca. The short ageing in wood allows it to smooth the impetuous youthful edginess of Refosco while preserving its rich fruit notes, typical shady underbrush character, and spicy nuances.

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso wine is the wine that best represents the tradition of Friulian reds. It is produced by a winery that owns some seventy hectares of vineyards, divided into many plots, mainly located in the hilly area of Premariacco in the Colli Orientali region. The site is sheltered to the north by the Julian Alps and enjoys a cool and breezy climate, allowing slow and optimal grape ripening. The vineyards are cultivated on soils of the highest quality, consisting of Eocene sandstone marls and limestone originating from ancient sea beds. The constant effort between the rows to obtain high quality grapes and followed by vinification conducted with extreme care, with the aim of not changing the aromatic profile of the wine, limiting invasive oenological interventions.

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso from the Friulian winery La Tunella is a perfect label for discovering the authentic face of this ancient Friulian variety, which has rightly carved out a place for itself in the hearts of the most curious wine lovers. The wine is dark ruby red in colour with youthful purplish highlights. On the nose, it releases intense aromas of cherry, small dark berry fruits, hints of humus and underbrush, definite notes of oriental spices. The palate has a good structure, with dense and incisive tannins, fruity, rich and dense aromas. The finish is long persistent and closes on refreshing, pleasantly spicy sensations. Its strong personality makes it the perfect table companion to accompany savoury red meat main courses, roasted or stewed game. This bottle is dedicated to all true wine lovers, curious to discover and taste grape varieties that come from far away and can tell, better than any words, the soul of a territory.