De Stefani
De Stefani Kreda Refosco 2019
| Denomination | Veneto IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso |
| Aging | For about 24 months in barriques. |
Description
It is obtained from the 'Kreda' vineyard on the 'Le Ronche' estate. The word 'kreda' is a Venetian term meaning clay, the main element of the soil where these vines grow. The clay slowly and constantly releases nutrients and water to the vines, giving them a natural balance.
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1866
- Oenologist: Tiziano De Stefani, Alessandro De Stefani
- Bottles produced: 400.000
- Hectares: 60
In the second half of the 19th century, Valeriano De Stefani, the founder, found the best soil where to produce wines with rare personalities in the Colvendrame estate in Refrontolo, on the hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, north of Venice.
His son Valeriano, second generation, inspired by his careful wife Angelina, began the tradition that the De Stefanis family has always adhered to: total devotion to quality with no compromise.
Tiziano, third generation, went till the Piave Valley identifying in the Pra' Longo estate in Monastier di Treviso and in the Le Ronche estate in Fossalta di Piave, both north-east of Venice and located near the Adriatic sea and the Dolomites Alps mountains, a particularly suitable soil made of "caranto": a mix of white clay and minerals from the Dolomites mountains. Respecting the ancient tradition of the family, he brought essential innovations in vineyard management and vinification.
Today, Alessandro De Stefani, fourth generation, produces wines under a very natural philosophy from old and very high-yield vineyards. Turning native varieties into better account, he developed a world distribution network, with an annual production limited to 400.000 bottles from 150 acres of vineyard and with wines recommended in the most influential Guides. Read more
| Name | De Stefani Kreda Refosco 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Veneto IGT |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | De Stefani |
| Origin | Le Ronche Estate, Town of Fossalta di Piave (Venice). The vineyard is located about 40 km from the mountains, 10 km from the sea and a few hundred meters from the river Piave. |
| Climate | Mild and breezy, with significant changes in temperature between day and night, ideal for preserving fragrances and aromas. |
| Soil composition | Alluvial, composed of white clay and dolomitic rock sediments. |
| Cultivation system | To allow the grapes to ripen optimally, careful topping of the buds and careful defoliation are carried out in addition to normal cultivation practices. Furthermore, production is kept very low to have grapes rich in aroma and flavour. |
| Harvest | In mid-late September, allowing for a high degree of colour and aromaticity of the berries and soft tannins. The grapes are carefully sorted and placed to dry. |
| Wine making | Grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by maceration in special temperature-controlled vinificators with frequent pumping-over, racking and completion of alcoholic fermentation. |
| Aging | For about 24 months in barriques. |
| Year production | 4778 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
