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Castelvecchio Refosco 2020
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, ItalyCastelvecchio is a part of the Karst (Carso) area in the province of Gorizia The dry, rocky soils are layered with red sand, iron, and limestone, and the vineyards are cooled by breezes from the Istrian Peninsula. This Refosco dal peduncolo rosso was fermented in stainless before spending 1 year in small barriques of 225/350/550 litres of French and American oaks, and then 1 year in 7,5, 15 and 25 Hl barrels of Slavonian and French oaks. Fragrantly spiced mulled plum, blackberry, perfumed boysenberry, dark cocoa is framed with lightly sticky tannins, and finishing with a potpourri spice mix.Tasted: 24 July 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
