Picco Attila 2014

If you enjoy discovering some of the thousand or so grape varieties most people have never heard of, enjoy a taste of Refosco. The vineyards of northeast Italy have long been renowned for whites but in the Colli Orientali around a third of the wines are red, and they too are worthy of attention. Aside from Cabernet, and the Merlot used here, local varieties such as Refosco add an original and distinctive twist to produce a refreshing, food friendly style. Picco Attila was aged in large oak vats and caught the attention of our Buyer Davy Zyw during a trip to the region - not just for its dark damson, fig and prune character but also for its value. The winemaker likes to serve it with rich game or a creamy polenta con zucca (with pumpkin).