{"product_id":"2023-little-reddie-colbinabbin-refosco-dal-peduncolo-rosso","title":"2024 Little Reddie Colbinabbin Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark, spicy and wildly expressive — this is a serious, savoury red with depth and character. Black cherry, blood orange, cinnamon spice and firm, vertical tannins with amaro-like complexity — one of the most exciting Italian varietal expressions in the country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeathcote, VIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$46 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Varietal • Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso • Little Reddie • Heathcote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Dark, spicy and wildly expressive — this is a serious, savoury red with depth and character. Black cherry, blood orange, cinnamon spice and firm, vertical tannins with amaro-like complexity — one of the most exciting Italian varietal expressions in the country.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep purple with dark olive tones — rich, brooding and intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighly complex and layered with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack cherry and plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblood orange and dark berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecinnamon, clove and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erosemary, tobacco and forest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic, savoury and seriously intriguing — Refosco's signature dark fruit and spice character with the cool-climate precision of Heathcote's distinctive red Cambrian soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied with firm, vertical tannins and balanced acidity.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edark fruit, black cherry and plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblood orange and amaro notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eliquorice, spice and herbal complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efirm, vertical tannins driving structure and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebalanced acidity adding tension and extraordinary length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers dark fruit depth with savoury, European-inspired complexity — a bold, structured and seriously interesting red that rewards adventurous drinkers and lovers of Italian varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, savoury and pleasantly bitter with lingering spice, dark fruit and amaro-like complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from \u003cstrong\u003eChalmers Vineyard, Colbinabbin, Heathcote\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of Australia's most important alternative variety nurseries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall parcel — just a few rows of this rare Italian variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented in stainless steel with extended skin contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen used to soften tannins and build structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is a traditional Italian grape from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in north-eastern Italy, known for producing deeply coloured, high-acid, savoury and structured wines of extraordinary character. In Australia, the Chalmers family at Colbinabbin have been the pioneering force in trialling and propagating Italian varieties, and their Refosco is one of the most exciting and distinctive expressions of this rare variety outside of Italy. Little Reddie's version keeps its European soul while showcasing the distinctive character of Heathcote's red Cambrian soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt represents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone of Australia's most exciting and rare Italian varietal expressions — sourced from the pioneering Chalmers Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Reddie's commitment to showcasing the extraordinary potential of alternative varieties in central Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea genuinely conversation-worthy red for adventurous drinkers and lovers of Italian varietals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalmers Vineyard, Colbinabbin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heathcote, VIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Reddie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2032\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian cuisine — pasta al ragù, osso buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not your average red — savoury, textural and seriously interesting. 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