Native Friulan varietal with a long tradition. In his 1390 "Annals of Friuli" Di Manzano writes ".. the Roman ambassadors offered twenty igastariis (vessels used as measurement during the time) of Refosco to the Dominican general.."
A mouth-filling, velvety wine that is rich in aromas of blackberry, plum and licorice, Roccato has a good mineral component and a tannic structure that is capable of supporting long-term aging
The Roero district is a small area on the left bank of the Tanaro river, half-way between Alba and Asti in southern Piemonte, with a mostly hilly, sandy or limestone ground. Thanks to the vintage of 1989 the Roero Arneis’ traditional habitat has achieved the status of D.O.C. The hills on which it is planted are extremely steep and most vineyard work must...