Refosco Rose
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rose Refosco
Refosco Rose is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black plum, strawberry, red currant. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Refosco and St Laurent Rose.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Lock fruit weight against Refosco Rose baseline before naming alternatives.
- Open with body+acid frame: Refosco Rose runs medium body and high acid.
Confidence signals
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with high acid anchor and red currant lift.
- Refosco Rose fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Friuli · Carso · Istria
- Classic styles: Style/selection/colour surface on Refosco (#9987) — prefer the Refosco dossier · Rosé / pink-skinned naming under Refosco Rose phrasing
Common questions
Is Refosco Rose a red or white grape variety?
Refosco Rose is a red wine grape variety.
What does Refosco Rose smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Refosco Rose include black plum, strawberry and red currant. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Refosco Rose?
Documented tells for Refosco Rose: Lock fruit weight against Refosco Rose baseline before naming alternatives. and Open with body+acid frame: Refosco Rose runs medium body and high acid..
What is Refosco Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?
Refosco Rose is most commonly confused with Refosco, St Laurent Rose and Sangiovese Rose. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Refosco Rose grown?
Classic regions for Refosco Rose include Friuli, Carso and Istria.