Ronchi di Cialla
Refosco dal peduncolo rosso
Varietal:100% Refosco from the Peduncolo Rosso.
Harvest: Selective hand-picked harvest - Early October.
Soil: Eocene Marne and Marnous sandstone
Geographical Location: Cialla Valley in the commune of Prepotto (Udine) – Friuli.
Vineyard: Roncjs; 1.72 ha. terraced hills; South-South-East exposure; altitude: 150-165m; family-owned
Average age of vines: 50 years.
Vinification: At the producer’s; prolonged maceration for 4 weeks; local yeasts; pump-over twice daily; maturation in French oak barrels (90%) and Slavonian oak (10%) for 14-18 months followed by an additional 50 months of aging in bottles. Potential further aging at the purchaser’s: 20-25 years. Particular vintages are gradually reached at a much later age.
Color: Intense ruby red with fleeting purple reflections
Bouquet: Warm and intense bouquet. Immediate taste of cherry and blackberry jam, composed of spicy notes such as graphite; when young, it is full and voluminous; when aged, it is enriched with elegant sensations that recall licorice and spices.
Taste: In the mouth it is immediately voluminous, warm and well-balanced; the mineral complexity is enriched by the sweet tannin, which enhances its verticality. At the rear of the mouth, the sensation is full and fragrant. It is potent, rich, modern and at the same time austere; powerful structure and character of great elegance.
Pairings: Red meat roasts; furred game; grilled mixed meat or stewed in red wine; Italian-style salamis, full-flavor cheeses (not spicy).
Serving Temperature: 18°C. - Uncork the bottle a few minutes before, or even earlier, according to the aging of the vintage.