Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso IGP 2020 – Alkur

With more than a century of history and tradition, Azienda Agricola Kurtin , has recently had a new start with Ulisse Bellesso, Alessio Kurtin and Isacco Curtarello. New ambitions for the future, always in the constant search for improvement while maintaining its local identity.  Kurtin can use the Collio DOP denomination on their wines which is one of the best area of production for international grape varieties as Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. However in this area white grapes have found their best growing area, as the native Ribolla Gialla, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and Friulano Grape. 

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso

It’s a late ripening red grape variety native from Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, northeast Italy. The name “Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso” is given for its stalk, which reddens once the grapes are fully ripe. Furthermore, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is known to be a parent of Corvina and a grandparent of Rondinella, two famous varieties used to make one of the top wines of Italy, Amarone della Valpolicella.
Wines range in body and style but usually feature deep color and elevated acidity with red fruits, like dried cherry, herbal and floral notes.