This grape gets it name from its stems, which turn a dark red color close to harvest time. The Colutta 2015 Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is a balanced and nicely textured expression of the variety. The bouquet is redolent of dark, plummy fruit, dried blackberry and Morello cherry. There are some light layers of tarry spice at the back. On the palate, the wine shows medium weight and enough acidity to pair with some crispy porchetta. Some 10,000 bottles were made.