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MDI Refosco

MDI Refosco

$24.00
$24.00
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MDI Refosco is a bold yet friendly Australian expression of a rare Italian varietal; rich in dark fruit, rustic charm and mid-weight structure. It’s a wine for those who love character, depth and a little bit of attitude. Refosco is a red grape native to Northern Italy and surrounding regions, known for producing wines with deep colour, strong acidity and firm tannins, often showing dark fruits, herbs, and an earthy/spicy backbone. At MDI, the warm Australian climate (Mildura / Murray-Darling) ripens Refosco fully, giving the wine plush fruit and softness, while the minimal-intervention approach retains some rusticity and honesty. The result: something midway between classic European “heritage-grape depth” and fresh, modern Aussie drinkability.

Why you'll love me

If you like wines that aren’t generic, that bring a sense of place, history and difference, MDI Refosco is a standout. It’s robust enough to handle bold food, yet smooth and friendly enough to enjoy casually. It offers dark fruit richness, savoury layers, and real texture at a price that doesn’t ask for anything but a glass.

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Location: Mildura / Murray-Darling, Victoria, Australia 
Winemaking / Farming techniques: Hand-harvested Refosco grapes. The wine is made in a “natural / lo-fi / rustic” style; vegan-friendly, minimal intervention, likely minimal filtration, preserving the grape’s character and vintage expression. 
Style / Body: Medium-bodied red with brooding dark-fruit energy, yet approachable and drinkable, even slightly chilled. 
Notes: Dark berry and red-currant fruits up front, herbs and earthiness, touches of pepper and dark chocolate or cacao, medium tannins and warming ripe-fruit weight. Some savoury or slightly rustic edges; leather, earth, maybe dried herbs. 
Descriptors: Red currant · Dark berry · Plum · Earth · Leather / dust · Pepper · Dark chocolate / cacao · Medium tannins · Rustic · Herbal lift
Pairing Suggestions: Grilled red meats (steak, lamb chops), slow-cooked beef or lamb stews, tomato-based pasta, hearty vegetable ragù, earthy dishes (mushroom-based), or charcuterie and aged cheeses. A good match for dishes with spice or herbs.

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