Refosco | Cecchini Marco

Refosco | Cecchini Marco

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Red
Friuli Venezia Giulia (IT)
Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Refosco dal peduncolo rosso
Enjoy it within 6 years
13% ABV
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Production and refinement

The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso grapes come from vines grown on well-drained, mineral-rich soils in Friuli. The vineyards are sun-exposed with natural ventilation and cultivated using organic methods. The harvest is carried out by hand, with careful selection of the best clusters to ensure quality and fruit integrity.

The wine is traditionally vinified with controlled-temperature fermentation to preserve its varietal aromas. It then ages for 16 months in oak barriques, mainly second- and third-use, gaining aromatic complexity without losing the fruity and spicy identity of Refosco. This aging results in a harmonious, elegant, and persistent wine.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

A beautiful, intense, and deep ruby red, dense and slightly opaque, with rich shades reminiscent of ripe forest fruits.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it releases complex and refined aromas, opening with notes of plum, blackberry, and sour cherry, followed by hints of blueberry, violet, graphite, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, and a subtle touch of menthol.

Tasting

On the palate, it reveals a bold yet harmonious entry, with present but velvety tannins, a full body, and intense flavors that confirm the aromatic bouquet. The finish is long and enveloping, with echoes of red fruit and spicy nuances.

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From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Refosco | Cecchini Marco ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia

Hectares of vineyards: 5

Cecchini Marco

The history of D’Orsaria is rooted in nearly a century of family tradition. The Cecchini family experiences wine both as a daily practice and as a passed-down culture, but it was in 1998 that the journey took a decisive turn. Marco Cecchini, then a student of financial market economics, was called by his grandfather Alfio to manage the harvest of the family vineyards. That vintage, undertaken with the help of friends and a rapid yet intense apprenticeship, brought a revelation: wine was not an accessory activity, but a vocation.

After completing his university studies, Marco chose the countryside. He transformed a rural warehouse into a home and a bramble-covered hill into a vineyard, spending three seasons on manual labor and continuous experimentation. This marked the birth of the Cecchini Marco farm, today covering five hectares in the Colli Orientali del Friuli, in Faedis, between Udine and the Slovenian border, in a valley shaped by the Grivò stream and protected by the Julian Prealps.

The Faedis territory is rich in historical layers: inhabited since 2000 B.C., traversed by the Romans, marked by the Great War, it preserves churches, manors, and rural landmarks that tell the story of a resilient, identity-rich Friuli. The very etymology of its name, from *fagetum* (beech forest), evokes the original image of a wooded land gradually converted to viticulture.

Cecchini Marco

Since 2004, the estate has been managed according to organic principles, officially certified in 2014. In the vineyard, only copper and sulfur are used, and work is carried out entirely by hand, vine by vine, with five annual passes per plant. Soil and ecosystem health are an integral part of the project: the beehives hosted on the estate serve as a biological indicator of environmental quality, while during the harvest a diverse team is formed, including longtime friends and social collaborations with asylum seekers, reflecting a vision of agriculture as community.

In 2005, Marco also founded a négociant business, purchasing grapes from selected local small-scale growers and vinifying them in the modern Orsaria winery, near Premariacco. The name D’Orsaria recalls the native village and a past when the forests were inhabited by bears. The winemaking line is defined by a “smart and easy” concept: young, approachable wines at coherent prices, yet technically rigorous and territorially expressive. Alongside indigenous varieties, international grapes such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Cabernet Franc are cultivated, interpreted with Friulian sensitivity.

Region and territory

An explosion of aromas and flavors that celebrate the unique territory of the region in the glass.

Friuli Venezia Giulia

An explosion of aromas and flavors that celebrate the unique territory of the region in the glass.

Friuli Venezia Giulia

An explosion of aromas and flavors that celebrate the unique territory of the region in the glass.

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia has always been the land of great whites and has achieved extraordinary fame for what some call the "superwhites."

Recently, Friuli Venezia Giulia was the battleground for a community-level dispute with Hungary regarding the right to continue calling the wine produced with the Tocai Friulano grape "Tocai," causing confusion with the well-known Hungarian sweet wine Tokaji. Italy lost the case in 2007, and since 2011 wines produced with Tocai Friulano are respectively called "Friulano" in Friuli Venezia Giulia and "Tai" in Veneto.

The region is divided into a mountainous area to the north, hilly terrain in the pre-Alpine arc, an alluvial plain, and a coastal area.
The northern part of the plain is suitable for the cultivation of white grape varieties, while the southern part is more favorable for black grape varieties.
To the east, in the area bordering Slovenia, the plain extends to the foothills of the Karst: here viticulture is challenging due to the limestone rocks eroded by water, and often it is only possible on terraces supported by retaining walls made of sandstone blocks called "pastini."

Colli Orientali

The DOC Friuli Colli Orientali extends over a territory that covers the central-eastern area of the Province of Udine, near the border with Slovenia. The soils of the Colli Orientali are composed of alternating layers of marl (limestone clays) and sandstone (calcified sands), called "ponca" in Friulian.
The easy erodibility of the predominantly marly soils has led to a gentle terrain, with elevations below 200 meters above sea level. Everywhere there are terraces. Here, the "Superwhites" are born, a definition that suits well a denomination that includes 12 types of white wines and the "dolce", to which 11 reds are added.

The controlled denomination of Friuli Colli Orientali boasts five subzones called respectively: Cialla, Pignolo di Rosazzo, Ribolla Gialla di Rosazzo, Schioppettino di Prepotto, and Refosco di Faedis.
The magic of the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC is reflected in its ponca soils, where superb white wines and enchanting reds are born.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

It pairs exceptionally well with equally intense and full-bodied dishes, ideally based on red meats and game, enhancing and amplifying the earthy and fruity notes of the ingredients, creating harmony between the flavors of the food and the wine’s fruity and spicy characteristics.

Matching by contrast

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, with its freshness and soft tannins, perfectly balances rich, fatty, or slightly spiced dishes, cleansing the palate and creating a pleasant contrast between wine and food.

It pairs well with

Roasts of red meat, stewed game, aged cheeses, and first courses with ragù.

Matching by concordance

It pairs exceptionally well with equally intense and full-bodied dishes, ideally based on red meats and game, enhancing and amplifying the earthy and fruity notes of the ingredients, creating harmony between the flavors of the food and the wine’s fruity and spicy characteristics.

Matching by contrast

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, with its freshness and soft tannins, perfectly balances rich, fatty, or slightly spiced dishes, cleansing the palate and creating a pleasant contrast between wine and food.

It pairs well with

Roasts of red meat, stewed game, aged cheeses, and first courses with ragù.

Roast Veal

A classic, flavorful, and succulent homemade second course, made of tender slices of meat softened by a delicious vegetable cream! To be enriched with potatoes, beans, or tomatoes.

Bigoli al ragù

Egg pasta typical of the hills of Northern Italy, which can be dressed with various ragù sauces including wild boar, duck, or even sardine sauce. A first course rich in aromas, savory, and delicious. Meat preparations can also be enhanced with truffle.

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