RONCHI DI CIALLA REFOSCO DAL PEDUNCOLO ROSSO 2014 - red

Style: Savoury & DetailedIn the annals of Italian wines most important producers, the unique Ronchi di Cialla in Friuli's Colli Orientali, is one of the greats. The Rapuzzi family have single handedly resurrected the indigenous Schioppettino variety. At the same time they have made it to such a high quality level that it has become their icon, their shining star and one Italys greatest and most singular wines. Ronchi di Cialla was born in 1970 when Paolo and Dina Rapuzzi opted for a lifestyle change away from the corporate life. Arriving at their new purchase, Paolo starts to research the wine and varieties of the area. Having read several historical texts he notices the frequent mention of Schioppettino. After asking around he realises that his area contains the only remaining stands of the variety, maybe 30 rows maximum and now only grown out of respect for the history. PWSThe 2014 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso di Cialla is a darkly alluring and rich red, with brown spice, smoked meats and ground coffee giving way to woodland berries. Savory red fruits and exotic spice offset a lovely inner sweetness, all enriched by a touch of hazelnut. Soft tannins, ginger and sour citrus are left lingering as the 2014 tapers off almost juicy in feel. This is a unique style of the Refosco, courtesy of the difficult 2014 vintage, but one that any fan of Ronchi di Cialla should not be without. ERIC GUIDO, Vinous Region : Friuli, ITALYVariety: Refosco da PeduncoloABV: 13.5% Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.