Fleshy yet delicate as a flower, it possesses a unique sensuality. It offers velvety sensations of black berry fruits along with sweeter notes of cherries and plums, cured tobacco and antique wood. It is a Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso – an entirely indigenous varietal of Friuli – which here displays a refined harmony between the gentleness of the bouquet, minerality and full-bodied fruit on the palate, along with a persistent finish. It is perfect for pairing with red meats, game and mature cheeses, but recipes with sauces, too, are a stage where Alturio can perform a concerto that combines depth with brio.