Refosco - IGT Veneto

GRAPE VARIETIES:
100% Refosco.

PRODUCTION AREA AND EXPOSURE:
The alluvial plain of the River Piave, south-east of Treviso.

HARVEST:
Hand-harvested at the end of September.

WINEMAKING:
Destemming and crushing of the grapes, followed by maceration of the skins in contact with the must for 7–8 days at a controlled temperature of 22–25 °C.

MATURATION AND AGEING:
Malolactic fermentation completed in stainless steel vats, followed by further ageing in glass before release.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Refosco is a high-quality red grape variety; its aroma is vinous and intense, reminiscent of wild berries, particularly raspberries and wild blackberries. Typically tannic and full-bodied, it has a dry, lingering finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS:
It is ideal with game, cured meats and roasts.
Serve at 18 °C in large red wine glasses.

ALCOHOL CONTENT:
12.50% vol.

TOTAL ACIDITY:
4.8 g/l

REDUCING SUGARS:
3.4 g/l

SULPHITES:
57 mg/l

Visit, taste and stay, this is the philosophy of Ornella Molon winery!

Upon your arrival to Campo di Pietra, in the beautiful setting of the seventeenth century Villa Giustinian-Molon Traverso, you can discover the wines of the PIAVE appellation with tastings at the winery shop. Next, enjoy the food prepared in the cosy and welcoming Osteria, then stay at agriturismo (B&B) Barchessa Molon, built in the XVIII century and recently restored whilst preserving the history of the building as well as providing todays necessities. The perfect solution to relax surrounded by a park where you can walk to enjoy the tranquillity immerged in history. Located near the motorway exits A4 are Noventa di Piave (Designer Outlet McArthur Glen) and Cessalto.

The Estate is in a strategic position, ideally situated for visits to Venice, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Treviso and Padova as well as the famous seaside towns of Jesolo, Caorle and Bibione.