How do you pronounce Refosco?

Refosco is pronounced reh-FOSS-koh.

Where does Refosco come from?

Refosco grows in Friuli, Italy.

Expect plum, violet, dark cherry, bitter almond. Closest familiar reference: a dark, savory, high-acid red built for the table.

Tasting profile: Dark plum and crushed violet up front, a savory almond bitterness on the finish, and an acid line that keeps the whole thing upright.
Where it grows: Friuli, Italy
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How do you pronounce Refosco?: Refosco is pronounced reh-FOSS-koh.
Where does Refosco come from?: Refosco grows in Friuli, Italy.
What does Refosco taste like?: Expect plum, violet, dark cherry, bitter almond. Closest familiar reference: a dark, savory, high-acid red built for the table.

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