Vigne del Malina Refosco dal Peduncolo Friuli-Venezia Italy 2009

Proprietor Roberto Bachetti makes wines every vintage and the wines are held back until they are deemed ready to release.  In some vintages the wines are never released because he is not pleased with the wine. The 2009 Refosco delivers with dark fruits just starting a tertiary stage, savory herbs, damp cellar, wet leaves, chocolate and some dusty plums.  Soft and expressive with a gentle texture braced by lingering acidity.  A wine that is hauntingly memorable, in a good way.