La Roncaia
Friulano
La Roncaia was founded in 1998 when the Fantinel family acquired the winery, located in Friuli Colli Orientali, to create a boutique winery able to produce top-quality wines. The philosophy of La Roncaia is to express the uniqueness of Colli Orientali del Friuli terroir, always aiming for the best. The passionate team is guided by the young and talented winemaker, Gabriele Tami, who has received numerous awards and acknowledgements, including the title “Wine Master.” This title was given when La Roncaia was named as one of the top 100 wineries in the world by The Drinks Business in 2020.
La Roncaia vineyards are highly selected hectares nurtured by a passionate and loving team who cherish this “crown jewel” of the Fantinel family.
Tasting Notes
Smooth, well-balanced; the palate reflects the nose. The slightly bitterish finish is typical of the Friulano grape.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested in late September at full ripeness. Crushing, followed by cold-maceration for 18 hours, produces a rich, thick must, which starts fermenting in temperature controlled (max 17˚C) stainless-steel vats. After a slow fermentation, the wine is racked and left to mature on its fine lees until spring, with constant and regular battonages. In late spring assemblage is made and the cuvèe is allowed to age in steel vats until bottling.
Aging
La Roncaia Friulano is released to the market only after 6 months of bottle aging in horizontal position.
Press
2021:
92 points - James Suckling
2020:
90 points - James Suckling
2019:
92 points - James Suckling
2018:
92 points - James Suckling
APPELLATION
DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli
VARIETAL
100% Friulano
ABV
13%
SOIL
Marly soil of Eocene origin