Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso „Peraria“ DOC 2021

Wine Description for Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso „Peraria“ DOC 2021 by Scarbolo

Colour & Appearance

Deep ruby red with violet reflections and an almost black core – a wine that announces its power and concentration visually from the outset.

Nose

The Peraria 2021 presents itself impenetrably and multifaceted. Dark aromas of roasted Arabica coffee and black tobacco mingle with black cherries, cassis and dried plums. These are joined by cassis leaf, bay leaf and juniper berries, complemented by nuances of freshly tanned leather and black Assam tea. A hint of linoleum underscores the rustic character of this autochthonous Friulian variety.

Palate

The attack surprises with pleasing discipline: a refreshingly crisp acidity arc carries the medium-bodied wine elegantly across the palate. The youthful tannins display themselves densely woven and tightly knit, yet finely polished with an aromatic-herbal sidekick. The wine quickly develops drinking flow and impresses with its structured balance.

Finish

The finale is fruity-herbal with a noble bitter note reminiscent of dark chocolate and herbs – long, precise and characterful.

Terroir & Origin

The vines are rooted in the clay and loam-rich alluvial soils of the Grave zone around Lauzacco in Friuli. These soils impart the Refosco with its typical structure and mineral depth.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is an autochthonous Friulian grape variety with robust tannin structure. Following hand-harvesting, there is a six-day maceration, followed by up to three years of ageing in used barriques and tonneaux. The wine is neither filtered nor fined – an honest, authentic expression of the variety.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to braised beef, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino or polenta with mushrooms. Also an excellent choice with ossobuco or brasato al Barolo.

Special Features

The Peraria impressively demonstrates the potential of the often underestimated Refosco grape. Vinified unfiltered and unfined, it embodies rustic elegance and Friulian winemaking tradition in its purest form – a wine with soul and character.