Italy – Bulfon Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2014

Domaine and vineyard

The winery Emilio Bulfon is located in the foothills of the Pordenone province, surrounded by forests, hills and the banks of the Tagliamento river. The domaine is extended with its vineyards in the area which includes the towns of Castelnuovo del Friuli and Pinzano al Tagliamento, an area in the hills, it consists of 15.90 hectares of which 11 are planted with native varieties exclusively retrieved Friuli vineyard.

Since 2006 the company promotes not only wines, but also the rich heritage of history and art of the area. Not surprisingly, the company logo, and the label of wines, now unmistakable, are inspired by a detail of a fresco of medieval origin, present in the Church of St. Mary of the Beaten Valeriano, depicting "The Last Supper".

The heart of the company's philosophy is represented by the rediscovery and the recovery of ancient vines Friulian cultivated for centuries in the hills of Western Friuli. Ancient vines that up to thirty years ago seemed to have disappeared but that of Emilio Bulfon passion, with the help of Naomi and sons Lorenzo and Alberta, has revived in new life and carefully identified, selected and replanted, with the collaboration of the Experimental Institute of Conegliano ampelographers experts.

The wine

The Bulfon Refosco  2014 is 100% Refosco; the vineyard where it comes from is located in the villages of Valeriano and Pinzano al Tagliamento on terroir of medium texture. Vines are trained in simple and double Guyot, with a density of 4000 vines per hectare and an average yield of 50 hl/ha.

The wine itself is a still red wine. 

Tasting Note

Date	08 November 2016
Wine name	REFOSCO	Vintage	2014
Nation	Italy	Region	Friuli Venezia Giulia
AOC-DOC	IGP Venezia Giulia	Grape Varieties	Refosco
Serving temperature	16-18° C	Alcohol	13
Price (in euro)	8	SO2 (in mg/l)	Nd

Visual Examination		Taste analysis
Limpidity	Limpid	Body	Full
Color	Ruby Red	Balance	Balanced
Consistency	Quite consistent	Soft sensations	Quite Warm
Effervescence	//	Hard sensations	Quite Fresh, Tannic
		Flavors intensity	Quite Intense
Olfactory analysis		Flavours	Red berries
Aroma intensity	Quite Intense
Complexity	Scarcely Complex	Finish/Persistence	Quite Persistent
Quality	QuiteFine	Overall evaluations
Aromas	Fruity	Development	Ready
		Harmony	Harmonious

Food and wine pairing

Salami, roast.

Refosco is a variety that I really like, able to offer products of absolute excellence. This wine has less lofty aspirations but looks like a good table wine that highlights the cool side and crispy this vine. Scents and tastes revolve around red fruit, a freshness that makes the almost crunchy wine and marked tannins and rough. sufficient persistence. In essence, honest wine, ideal to accompany a good lunch.

Official website: www.bulfon.it         

France – Château la Canorgue Coin Perdu 2014

Domaine and vineyard

The Château la Canorgue has a long history behind him: the main house stands on the foundation of a Roman villa. In medieval times, then, the villa was the seat of a feudal lord who by edict of Pope Benedict XIV was elevated to the rank of count.

Its name comes from underground channels that the Romans had dug into the rock to catch the water. And, did equally rare in these parts, the Château la Canorgue belongs to the same family for 5 generations.
Different is instead its history as a winery. In the sixties of the last century the domaine had fallen in total state of disrepair after the death of Jean, the then head of the family. Her daughter Martine and Jean-Pierre (husband and himself the son of winemakers) decide to take matters in hand and the seventies are working tirelessly to put back on track the first vineyard and winery then. The work is difficult because few strains are safe: it is necessary to replant everything, redo everything from scratch.
The first result of this venture comes in 1979 with the Gold Medal at the Paris General Agricultural Competition. From then on prizes and awards follow one another to celebrate the regularity in quality. Since 2000, Jean-Pierre joins her daughter Nathalie to continue the family tradition.
The Château la Canorgue, today, covers an area of ​​40 hectares on which is grown is the typical grape varieties of this region nestled between the Mediterranean and Rhone (Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc , Vermentino) that yield wines labeled as AOP Luberon, is unusual grape varieties here as Merlot, Cabernet and Gamay.

Since its revival in the seventies the Château la Canorgue follows the principles of Organic Agriculture with an almost maniacal care of the vineyard and minimal processing in the cellar.

The vines have an average age of 40 years with small parcels vito almost centenarian which yields a limited edition cuvee. Yields are low, in the order of 15-30 hl / ha.

The wine

The Château la Canorgue Coin Perdu 2014 is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre all coming from the oldest vines of the company, located on the same parcel. Only half of the grapes are de-stemmed and then all together undergo a maceration of 15 days and then spend five months in barrels.

Tasting note

Date	25 October 2016
Wine name	CHATEAU LA CANORGUE COIN PERDU	Vintage	2014
Nation	France	Region	Provence
AOC-DOC	Luberon	Grape Varieties	Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre
Serving temperature	16-18° C	Alcohol	14
Price (in euro)	20	SO2 (in mg/l)	//

Visual Examination		Taste analysis
Limpidity	Limpid	Body	Full
Color	Ruby Red	Balance	Balanced
Consistency	Consistent	Soft sensations	Warm - Soft
Effervescence	//	Hard sensations	Quite Tannic
		Flavors intensity	Intense
Olfactory analysis		Flavours	Blackberry, Prunes,
Aroma intensity	Intense		Licorice
Complexity	Quite Complex	Finish/Persistence	Quite Persistent
Quality	Fine	Overall evaluations
Aromas	Red Fruits, Licorice	Development	Ready
		Harmony	Harmonious

Food and wine pairings

Parmentier of beef cheek, Saddle of hare, pork tenderloin, duck with five spice, confit lamb shank. Excellent drink alone.

A wine hidden among the shelves of the Chateau La Canorgue. I, like thousands of tourists, paid a visit to this domaine first attracted by the name and the film that was shot. And invariably I would leave with a bottle gift.
Instead I tasted excellent wines, including this one that stands out for complexity and taste. A ruby red with aromas and flavors on the red fruits and licorice, due to the strong base of the assembly Syrah. In the mouth the wine is warm, sweet and enveloping tannins for a final on ripe fruit and licorice. The wine comes from a small vineyard near the property and it is a real pleasure to be lost has been found .... Really a nice emblem for the Luberon.

Official website: www. chateaulacanorgue.com