2015 Marco Felluga Ronco dei Moreri Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso

From: Venezia Giulia, ItalyVarietal: Refosco dal Peduncolo RossoCritical Acclaim: 90 pt VinousThe 2015 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Ronco dei Moreri has a lot of upfront appeal, displaying a mix of wild berries, mint, sage and autumnal spices. Its textures are silky, giving way to polished black fruits, complicated by a complex web of minerals and fine-grained tannins. The 2015 could use another year or two to come into focus, and there's enough structural heft and primary components here to carry this for many years in the cellar. - Eric GuidoTaste: Now eight years of age, this charming red from Italy’s northeast shows off mellowed tannins and integrated fruit. Notes of rich blackcurrant, plum, and blackberries coincide with tobacco, clove, balsamic, and earthy aromas which transition in kind to the palate. Once the wine opens, you’ll find notes of cocoa, olive, and licorice melding with more sweet spice and wild blackberry. Pairing: Excellent with red meat dishes, grilled red meat. Ot