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De Stefani Kreda 2013
Veneto, ItalyKreda is clay in the local dialect, and makes up the majority of the soil along with sprinkles of Dolomite (caranto). This is Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso (the red stem), one of the varieties of Refosco. It's the traditional red grape of Friuli, but not here in Piave where De Steafni is based, hence the IGT Veneto designation. Picked very late, hand selected grapes are left to dry, before destem, crush and a long maceration prior to stainless steel for wild yeast fermentation. The wine then spends 24 months in barrique before being bottled unfiltered. The winery employs organic and biodynamic principles, with very minimal added sulphites at bottling. Plum, deep violets, wild blueberry, pipe tobacco, whiffs of tar, peppercorns and anise. Ample tannins, finely gritty, finishes dry. This structured wine has presence, and feels fresher than its 15.5 percent. Best with rich truffle or wild mushroom risotto, or duck-sauced polenta. One of the heaviest bottles I have ever come across.Tasted: 08 November 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $48.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
