Refošk (Refosco)
Primary Region(s): Primorska (Slovenian Istria and the Karst).
The Grape & Its Cultivation: A deeply colored grape that loves the warmth of the coastal regions. It produces robust, tannic, and deeply colored wines.
Winemaking & Styles: Typically made as a full-bodied, dry red wine with high acidity and firm tannins, often aged in large oak casks to soften its structure.
Tasting Profile: Refošk is packed with flavors of black cherry, plum, and dark berries, with earthy and slightly bitter undertones.
