Friuli

Colour: ruby redAroma: vinous, blackcurrantTaste: refined, harmonious, smooth, soft tanninsFood pairing: Pasta, liver, quick-fried dishesServing temperature 16°C.Awards: Gambero Rosso The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Friuli Grave DOC from San Simone winery is an intense and bold wine. With good structure and great personality, this Refosco is recommended with all types of red meat, particularly roast pork.The native red grape variety Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, from Friuli Grave DOC, has been highly prized for centuries. Since the 1st century AD, when Pliny the Elder named it Pucinum, it has never lost its appeal. This is a red wine that deserves to be tasted and enjoyed multiple times to fully appreciate its aromas and flavours. This ruby-red wine offers an intense yet unobtrusive bouquet, with hints of wild blackberries and raspberries, complemented by herbal and subtly spicy notes. On the palate, it presents a complex and harmonious flavour profile, beautifully balanced between gentle tannins and rich, intense fruit notes, with pleasant bitterness and refreshing acidity. Thanks to its so-called "fat-cutting" effect, it pairs wonderfully with robust first and second courses such as roast pork, game, hearty soups, meat ravioli and lasagne. This is a quintessentially local wine, crafted from the finest grapes of the vineyards in the province of Pordenone. By exclusively fermenting in stainless steel tanks, it retains the open and direct character of the Refosco’s signature aromas, showcasing its expressive freshness.

Vintage: 2023 Grape variety: Cabernet Franc 100% Ageing: Stainless steel tank Origin: Porcia, Friuli Alcohol content: 13% Closure: Natural cork Volume: 0.75l The San Simone Cabernet Franc from Friuli DOC Grave is a characterful red wine from the renowned Friuli region in Italy. The San Simone estate, based in Porcia, blends traditional winemaking with modern techniques to craft wines of exceptional quality.This wine is made exclusively from the Cabernet Franc grape variety, which thrives in the Friuli region. The Friuli Grave DOC area is celebrated for its gravelly soils, which impart a distinctive minerality and structure to the wine.The vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness and characteristic aromas of the grape variety. After fermentation, the wine continues to mature in the bottle, developing its harmonious structure.In the glass, the Cabernet Franc reveals a deep ruby-red hue. The bouquet is rich with intense aromas of red berries such as blackcurrant and blackberry, complemented by spicy notes of green pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. On the palate, it is smooth and well-balanced, with soft tannins that lead to a lingering finish.

Vintage: 2023 Grape variety: Merlot 100% Ageing: Stainless steel tank Origin: Porcia, Friuli Alcohol content: 13% Closure: Natural cork Volume: 0.75l The San Simone Merlot is an outstanding red wine from the renowned Friuli region in Italy. The historic San Simone winery, run by the Brisotto family for generations, combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques to produce wines of the highest quality.This wine is made exclusively from Merlot grapes. The vineyards are located in the DOC Grave del Friuli, an area known for its alluvial soils rich in limestone and minerals. These unique soil conditions give the San Simone Merlot its distinctive structure and finesse.After careful harvesting, the grapes undergo traditional fermentation at controlled temperatures. The wine then matures in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and fruitiness, with a portion possibly aged in oak barrels to add complexity and depth.In the glass, the San Simone Merlot displays an intense ruby-red hue with violet reflections. The bouquet is delicate and multi-layered, featuring fruity aromas of raspberry and blackcurrant, complemented by floral notes of violet and subtle herbal nuances. On the palate, the wine is harmonious and rounded, with a pleasant acidity and soft tannins that culminate in a long, fruit-forward finish.

Vintage: 2019 Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 30%, Refosco 30% Ageing: Stainless steel tank Origin: Porcia, Friuli Alcohol content: 13% Closure: Natural cork Volume: 0.75l The "Rondover" Rosso delle Venezie IGT from San Simone is a well-balanced blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 30% Refosco. The San Simone winery, based in Porcia, Friuli, combines traditional winemaking with modern techniques to craft wines of exceptional quality.The grapes are fermented at controlled temperatures between 24°C and 26°C. The wine then matures for two years, primarily in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion aged in barriques to add complexity and structure.In the glass, the "Rondover" displays a deep ruby red with violet hues. The bouquet is rich with intense aromas of red fruits such as raspberry, tart cherry and blackberry, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and liquorice. On the palate, the wine is dry, full-bodied and elegant, with a harmonious structure.