Refosco (reh-FOSS-co)

The collective name for several different distinct varieties grown in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy and in Slovenia. The major one—refosco dal peduncolo rosso (refosco with the red stem)—makes tasty everyday red wines. A more rare variety, refosco del botton is another name for tazzelenghe.

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