Refosco di Faedis

The red grape variety originates from Italy (Friuli) and belongs to the large Refosco name group. Synonyms are Malvoise, Mariabino, Refosco, Refosco di Ronchis, Refosco di Runcis, Refosco Grosso, Refosco Nostrano, Refoscone, Refiscono and Refosco Runcis. Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities, it must not be confused with the variety Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso (synonym Refosco Nostrano) or the variety Terrano, which is directly descended from it. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2005, there is a parent-offspring relationship with the varieties Tazzelenghe and Refosco di Rauscedo. The late-ripening vine produces red wines with high acidity and tannins.

Refosco die Faedis (Refosco Nostrano) - Weintraube und Blatt

The variety probably originates from the area of the eponymous municipality of Faedis west of Udine in Friuli Venezia Giulia. It used to be widespread throughout Friuli. The variety, which is now almost extinct, was reactivated by some winegrowers and the "Associazione Volontaria fra viticoltori del Refosco di Faedis" was even founded to promote it. It is permitted in the DOC wine Colli Orientali del Friuli as a varietal variant. In 2016, 85 hectares of vineyards were designatedM with a strong downward trend; in 2000, there were 256 hectares (Kym Anderson statistics).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: M.I.P.A.F - National Vine Certification Service

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