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Starting in the mid-1980s, Count Brandino Brandolini set about realizing his ambition to produce world-class at his family’s picture-perfect 500-acre estate in the Friuli district of northeast Italy. Several years of study at the University of Bordeaux, in addition to time spent at the family’s Bordeaux estate, the highly regarded Chateau Greysac, convinced Brandolini that Friuli possessed the ideal terroir for production of superb quality wine. Significant investments were made in the construction of a state-of-the-art winery and cellars. Conte Brandolini owns the 325-acre Cordignano estate in the Province of Treviso. Here, the indigenous Refosco variety (the name refers to the red color of the tiny stem holding the grape to the stalk) is grown. This historic estate has been owned by the Brandolini family since 1780. This line of estate-bottled wines represents the history and versatility of winemaking in Friuli.

Production Area
High-density, low-yield vineyard plots in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeast Italy. The soil is well-drained and rich in clay and limestone. From the Cordignano Estate

Grape Varieties
100% Refosco

Vinification
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel or cement. In order to maintain the variety’s fresh character and aromas, no wood is used

Color
Very deep ruby red, with youthful purple reflections

Bouquet
Intense, with distinct red berry fruit and marasca cherries

Taste
Fresh, typically fruity and lively.Its good acidity level and tannins endow the wine with a structured body and pleasing, persistent finish

Alcohol
12.5%

Serving Suggestions
An excellent match for grilled meats and tagliatelle with game sauce