Ronchi di Cialla - Friulano 2022
Price: $25.00
| Producer | Ronchi di Cialla |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli |
| Varietal | Friulano |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 010141 |
| ABV | 12.50% |
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Ronchi di Cialla is an historical Friulian Estate and it is strictly a family business. Ronchi, in the dialect of Friuli, means hills cultivated with vines. Cialla is a small valley surrounded by woods with chestnut, oak and wild cherry trees, in the D.O.C. Colli Orientali del Friuli area. The company philosophy has always been to work only with indigenous varieties, such as Ribolla, Refosco, Schioppettino, Verduzzo and Picolit that in the Cru' Cialla find the perfect environment. After 40 years Ronchi di Cialla has a well established reputation on the market as a producer of some of the finest age-worthy wines of Friuli. The estate is certified as "biodiversity friendly" by the World Biodiversity Association, meaning they are commited to a progressive increase in biological diversity; conservation by continually using natural practices and farming with minimal interference where possible.
Ronchi di Cialla's 100% Friulano is made from grapes grown on eocenic marl in the Collio DOC of Friuli. The vines here are over 40 years old, all grown organically. After harvest, the wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged for 3 months on the fine lees. This is a gorgeous example of the Friulano grape with bright, clean fruit flavors of pear and candied lemon complimented by notes fresh walnuts. The wine is full bodied but still fresh with a dense palate and lots of layers flavor that lead into a long, quenching finish. Pair with cured meats and assorted cheeses or pasta dishes.
