Refosco

Refosco
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinNoir
SpeciesVitis vinifera
OriginItaly, Slovenia

Refosco is a very old family of dark-skinned grape varieties native to the Venetian zone and neighbouring areas of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Gavi, Trentino,[1] Istria, and Karst Plateau.[2] It is considered autochthonous in these regions.

The wines this grape yields can be quite powerful and tannic, with a deep violet color and a slight bitterness. On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors. The wine can stand some aging (depending on variety), and after a period of four-to-ten years, it achieves a floral quality as well. Refosco should be served at 16 °C (60.8 °F), or if it is particularly rich in tannin, at 18 °C (64.4 °F). It goes best with charcuterie, game, and grilled poultry.[2]

  1. ^ Jancis Robinson, ed. (2006). "Refosco". Oxford Companion to Wine (Third ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 564. ISBN 0-19-860990-6.
  2. ^ a b Matkurja - Refošk, accessed 29 June 2011.