'Imà' Refosco Venezia Giulia IGT Barde Parovel 2013

The Refosco Barde Imà Venezia Giulia IGT from the Parovel-Vinja Barde company was born in the Istrian wine district, a famous borderland between Italy and Slovenia. The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso vineyards, with an average age ranging from 30 to 60 years, are grown in parcels located in the southern hilly area of San Dorligo della Valle. Here the soil, made up of a strong limestone matrix, is rich in marl and minerals such as iron and magnesium. The climate is mild and typically Mediterranean. The Refosco bunches are selected and harvested manually towards the end of September, when the fruits reach a slight overripeness. A first fermentation is carried out in the cellar which allows to extract and enhance the softer and more velvety component of the tannins and a subsequent aging in barrique for a period of no less than 8/10 months. The Refosco Barde Imà Venezia Giulia IGT Parovel Vinja-Barde is a ready-to-drink wine that also lends itself to a slight aging in the cellar for a few years.