2022 Billy Button The Renegade' Refosco

Expressive, textural, and full of charm — one of Grape Culture’s most-loved reds.

93 points Halliday Wine Companion 

Distinctive, Savoury & Intriguingly Complex Red
Another Grape Culture Favourite

“Wildly characterful and utterly delicious — a savoury, aromatic Refosco that proves the Alpine Valleys can do European elegance better than anyone.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep crimson with a purple edge — dense, vibrant, and alluring.
Aroma: Aromas of dark cherry, plum, and blackberry leap from the glass, layered with violet, clove, and a touch of wild herbs.
Palate: Medium-bodied with beautiful texture and energy. Dark fruit and spice unfold across a framework of fine, savoury tannins. There’s both ripeness and restraint — juicy and generous, yet taut and defined.
Finish: Long, savoury, and earthy, with a lifted mineral edge — distinctive, food-friendly, and full of charm.

Critical Acclaim

• 93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Beautifully expressive and full of personality. A rare variety done exceptionally well — plush fruit balanced by structure and savoury nuance. A standout.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

Sourced from the cool, high-altitude vineyards of Victoria’s Alpine Valleys, this Refosco is part of Billy Button’s adventurous ‘Varietal Range’, showcasing unique Italian grapes perfectly suited to the region’s mountain climate.

Grapes are hand-picked, wild-fermented, and aged in old French oak to preserve varietal character and add subtle texture.
The result is a wine that’s vibrant, savoury, and utterly distinctive — a reflection of both site and winemaker Jo Marsh’s fearless creativity.

Region

Alpine Valleys, Victoria — known for its pristine mountain air, altitude, and natural acidity, producing wines of clarity, freshness, and fine detail.
Refosco thrives here, developing rich fruit flavours balanced by trademark Italian spice and structure.

Food Pairings

• Porchetta with fennel and rosemary

• Roast duck or game birds

• Eggplant parmigiana

• Grilled sausages and Mediterranean vegetables

• Aged pecorino or hard Italian cheeses

Why We Love It

The 2022 Billy Button ‘The Renegade’ Refosco is one of Grape Culture’s favourite reds — bold yet balanced, savoury yet seductive.
It’s a wine for those who crave something different: European sophistication with a distinctly Australian soul.

Refosco is rarely seen in Australia, but here it shines — perfumed, structured, and brimming with energy.
This is Jo Marsh at her most inspired, crafting a wine that’s as intriguing as it is delicious.

Bold. Savoury. Unforgettable.
The 2022 Billy Button ‘The Renegade’ Refosco is a true original — a modern Alpine Valleys classic and one of Grape Culture’s most-loved discoveries.