From: Friuli, Italy
Varietal: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Taste: The bouquet of Zorzettig Refosco is expansive, warm, ripe, and spicy, with notes of violets, plums, and strawberries. The fruit is captivating and seductive, with earthy aromas echoing cinchona and other balsamic notes. On the palate, Refosco is well-structured and fresh with flavours of dark peppery spices, plums, liquorice, and eucalyptus.
Pairing: Excellent with red meat dishes, grilled red meat. Other great pairing options include beef bourguignon, moussaka, braised beef cheeks with chili and lime, pasta all'amatriciana, risotto with mushrooms, and cold cuts and salami.
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