Venica
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Bottaz 2020
| Denomination | DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso |
| Aging | Matured in used French barrels |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, harvested in 2020
- Origin: Controlled Designation of Origin Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and 20 days maceration
- Ageing: matured in used French barrels to enhance the varietal character
- Tasting notes and pairings: blackberry, wild berries and spices; ideal with pork and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Venica Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Bottaz is a still red wine that authentically expresses the character of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Made exclusively from Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso grapes, it offers an intense and enveloping sip, enriched by clear notes of blackberry and undergrowth. Its rustic and spicy profile blends with a significant tannic structure, made elegant by careful work in the cellar. This red pairs masterfully with flavourful dishes such as braised beef, pork-based preparations and mature cheeses, offering a persistent and well-structured finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned Colli Orientali del Friuli, a prime area capable of enhancing the peculiarities of native grapes. The cool climate of the vineyards requires deep oenological sensitivity to balance the acidity and typical traits of the variety. Venica, a benchmark since 1930, cultivates these vines with great precision to faithfully reflect the Friulian identity. The characteristics of the hilly soils give the grapes a concrete and recognisable imprint, allowing the grape variety to express its vigorous nature in perfect balance with finesse.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a spontaneous fermentation conducted exclusively by indigenous yeasts. To manage the natural astringency of the grapes and avoid overly pronounced vegetal notes, the must undergoes a gentle maceration of about twenty days. This technique ensures balanced extraction, preserving overall elegance. Subsequently, the wine matures in used French barrels, a choice aimed at softening the tannic texture, allowing the authentic expression of the Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso grape to remain the absolute protagonist of the sip.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the Venica winery since its founding in 1930, Bottaz showcases a renowned native grape variety of Friuli. The processing of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso requires great expertise: the cold climate demands a very delicate maceration with spontaneous fermentation lasting twenty days, necessary to soften the significant tannic structure and avoid overly harsh extractions. Ageing in used French barrels shapes an enveloping and elegant sip, enriched with notes of blackberry, undergrowth and spices. A glass true to the real essence of the Colli Orientali.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1930
- Oenologist: Gianni Venica, Francesco La Coppola
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 40
| Name | Venica Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Bottaz 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Venica |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the Venica winery since its founding in 1930, Bottaz showcases a renowned native grape variety of Friuli. The processing of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso requires great expertise: the cold climate demands a very delicate maceration with spontaneous fermentation lasting twenty days, necessary to soften the significant tannic structure and avoid overly harsh extractions. Ageing in used French barrels shapes an enveloping and elegant sip, enriched with notes of blackberry, undergrowth and spices. A glass true to the real essence of the Colli Orientali. |
| Origin | Colli Orientali del Friuli (Friuli-Venezia Giulia) |
| Climate | Cold |
| Fermentation | Circa 20 giorni |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with delicate maceration of about 20 days and ageing in used French barrels |
| Wine making | Very gentle maceration for about 20 days from the start of spontaneous fermentation to avoid green extractions and achieve greater elegance. |
| Aging | Matured in used French barrels |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |