Refosco
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Refosco is a red wine grape with signature aromas of eucalyptus, black plum, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Aglianico.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Refosco a red or white grape variety?
Refosco is a red wine grape variety.
What does Refosco smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Refosco include eucalyptus, black plum and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Refosco?
Documented tells for Refosco: Start with acidity and tannin: many examples feel firm and angular when young. and Look for plum-blackberry fruit with pepper and licorice notes in a dark frame..
What is Refosco most often confused with in blind tasting?
Refosco is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico and Blaufrankisch. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Refosco grown?
Classic regions for Refosco include Colli Orientali del Friuli, Carso and Istria.