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Synonyms
Refosco is a red grape variety, with its roots in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark peppery spices, plums, violet and grass.
It is planted most seriously in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Istrian Peninsula and Slovenia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
On other labels it goes by Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Refosco Nostrano, Refosco d’Istria and Terrano.
At the table it suits beef bourguignon, moussaka and braised beef cheek with chilli and lime.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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beef bourguignon
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moussaka
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braised beef cheek with chilli and lime
Also labelled.
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Refosco Nostrano, Refosco d'Istria, Terrano, Refosk.
Bottles to look for.
- Adesso Cagnina di Romagna Dolce, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Alturis Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Aquila del Torre Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Bastianich 'Calabrone' Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giuali, Italy
- Borgo Conventi Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Friuli Isonzo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Cotar Teran, Kras, Slovenia
- Dario Coos Refosco, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- De Stefani 'Kreda' Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Veneto IGT, Italy
Refosco: common questions
01.What does Refosco taste like?+
Refosco tastes of dark peppery spices, plums, violet and grass. The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Refosco from?+
Refosco originates in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
03.Where is Refosco grown?+
The key regions for Refosco are Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Istrian Peninsula and Slovenia.
04.What food pairs with Refosco?+
Pour it with beef bourguignon, moussaka and braised beef cheek with chilli and lime.
05.What else is Refosco called?+
Refosco is also labelled Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Refosco Nostrano, Refosco d'Istria, Terrano and Refosk.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.