Wine: Red wine
Taste: Dry
Volume: Medium
Min. alcohol: 11%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 8 mos.
Storage potential: 3 years
Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco di Faedis DOC is a red wine and a subzone of the main zone Friuli Colli Orientali DOC. The production is centered around the municipalities of Faedis, Nimis, Attimis, Torreano, Povoletto and Tarcento.
The wine is made from Refosco Nostrano grapes (85-100%), with the permitted addition of local, red grapes (0-15%). The grapes must be handpicked.
Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco di Faedis DOC is a deep red wine with purple reflections, which turns to garnet with age. The scent is vinous, with a more or less intense bouquet of wild berries. The taste, fruity and fresh, has moderate tannins and a good body.
Released on the market after June 1st of the year following the harvest.
A barrel-aged Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco di Faedis Riserva DOC is also available (see that).
Enjoyed with sausages, polenta and local cheeses.
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