Cialla, Prepotto (Udine) Friuli – North-east of Italy.
VINEYARD
Roncjs; 1.72 hectares of hilly lands consisting of Eocene marls and facing SSE at an altitude of 150-165 m.; owned. Squarzulis; 0.73 hectares of hilly lands consisting of Eocene marls and facing SE at an altitude of 150-200 m.; owned. Cernetigh; 0.50 hectares of hilly lands consisting of Eocene marls and facing SSE at an altitude of 150-170 m.; owned.
VINES
100% Refosco dal peduncolo rosso.
AGEING
Wine grower: four years, with 14-18 months’ maturation in barrels and 30-36 months’ ageing in bottles.
Consumer: 15-20 years ageing. Special vintages may reach much longer ageing, in a “crescendo”.
ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES
Colour: intense red with fleeting purplish reflections.
Nose: hot, intense and strong bouquet (liquorice, blackberry and spices).
Taste: dry and full, clear and round taste; this is a strong wine with a great elegance.
TASTING CONDITIONS
Definition: dry red wine.
Food: Roasted red meats; game; grilled meats; meat cooked with red wine; pork sausages; tasty cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Serving suggestions: uncork a few minutes before serving or more, according to the ageing period.
Bottle: Bordeaux type, green; store in a horizontal position.
Cork: ø 26 x 50 mm.
Suggested wine glass: big and wide glass; fill by one third to let this rich wine breathe, enhancing the taste of every mouthful.