Ramato
Style ramato Pinot Grigio skin contact Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Definition
An Italian term meaning 'copper-colored,' referring to skin-contact wines made from Pinot Grigio grapes, traditionally in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.
Historical Context
Ramato wines have been produced since the Middle Ages, offering a distinctive hue and flavor profile due to extended skin contact.
Further Reading
Friuli Food and Wine: Frasca Cooking from Northern Italy's Mountains, Vineyards, and Seaside
By Bobby Stuckey (2020)
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