Refosco
Red wine grape variety
Refosco — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black plum, blackberry, black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityHigh
TanninHigh
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium
Recognition cues
First checks
- Start with acidity and tannin: many examples feel firm and angular when young.
- Look for plum-blackberry fruit with pepper and licorice notes in a dark frame.
Confidence signals
- High-acid high-tannin structure
- Plum-blackberry and pepper profile
Aromas
Signature
black plumblackberryblack pepper
Common
violetlicoricedried herbs
Occasional
eucalyptus
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Colli Orientali del Friuli · Carso · Istria
- Classic styles: High-acid tannic Friulian red · Age-worthy dark red with pepper and herbal notes
- Style examples: Friuli Refosco · Colli Orientali Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Common questions
- Is Refosco a red or white grape variety?
- Refosco is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Refosco smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Refosco include black plum, blackberry and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Refosco most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Refosco is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico and Blaufrankisch. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Refosco grown?
- Classic regions for Refosco include Colli Orientali del Friuli, Carso and Istria.