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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
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In the glass
Aroma: wild blueberry, violet, black pepper, wild herb
Palate: dark berry, wild herb, savoury close, fresh finish
Native Friulian Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso from Tenuta di Blasig. The cellar's red anchor.
What it pairs with
- Wild boar pappardelle Gamey ragu and Refosco's savoury herb register share rustic depth.More wines for wild boar →
- Brovada with musetto Friulian fermented turnip and pork sausage is the canonical local match.
- Grilled lamb chops Herbed lamb and Refosco's wild herb register share long depth.More wines for lamb →
- Polenta with sausage Friulian polenta and savoury Refosco are a classic pairing.More wines for sausages →
With cheese
Montasio
Local tradition Qualigeo lists Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso with Montasio. Its dark fruit and brisk acidity cut through the butter-and-hay richness of a Mezzano or older wheel.
Latteria
Local tradition Wikipedia's article on Friulian cuisine lists Refosco among the common reds drunk with frico, Montasio and aged latteria. Its acidity and tannin bite into a firm, savoury wheel.
History
Native Friulian Refosco from Tenuta di Blasig. The cellar's red anchor in the Friuli Isonzo DOC.
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta di Blasig · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Friuli Isonzo
- Oak
- Fermentation in stainless steel followed by 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Tenuta di Blasig Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
What does Tenuta di Blasig Refosco taste like?
Wild blueberry, violet, black pepper and wild herb on the nose; dark berry, wild herb, savoury close and fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannin and high acidity.
When should I drink Tenuta di Blasig Refosco?
Drink 2 to 10 years from vintage. Refosco integrates beautifully in the medium term.
What is Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso?
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is a native Friulian red grape named for its red stem (peduncolo). It is the most widely planted of the Refosco family in Friuli.
What food pairs with Tenuta di Blasig Refosco?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Brovada with musetto, grilled lamb chops, and polenta with sausage are equally strong.
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