A dark, fresh red grape from north-east Italy, fully named Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso.
History
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso ('red-stalked Refosco') is grown in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and neighbouring Slovenia and Croatia.
Refosco in Australia
Refosco is very rare in Australia, grown by a small number of producers, including in central Victoria.
Tasting notes
Medium-bodied with high acidity. Expect blackberry, plum and sour cherry with herbal and almond notes.