Pavar (Refosco dal peduncolo rosso)

Name: PAVAR – Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 100% – Denominazione Origine Controllata – Friuli Colli Orientali. Grape variety: A group of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso biotypes (medium cluster, small grape) found in the historical vineyards of Rosazzo and of the Spessa di Cividale hills. Vine age: 9-30 years. Territory: Traditional terraces, remodelled, with marly soils, exposure to the south-east, altitude 150-220 m above sea level. Training system: Classic single Guyot, 4-5 productive buds per trunk. Production: 30-35 ql / ha. Harvest: Manual in small crates, then checked on vibrating sorting table. Vinification: The de-stemmed, crushed grapes are placed in 1000-litre oak vats and punched down by hand during fermentation. On-skins maceration ranges from 20 to 25 days then the wine is drawn off to oak barriques where it is periodically racked only when the moon is waning. Ageing: The wine ages for 42 months in barriques and is then bottled. It bottle-ages for 12 months before being released for retailing Colour: Intense ruby-red with violet hues. Serving temperature: 18°C.