Wine
Il Roncat Rosso (2018)
Giovanni Dri Il Roncat
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Giovanni Dri Il Roncat
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The winery
Giovanni Dri Il Roncat is a family estate rooted in Ramandolo, in the hills of Friuli, where Giovanni has worked the land for over 40 harvests. The winery sits on ancient marl slopes at altitude - a natural cru where viticulture reaches its limits and where the microclimate is unrepeatable. Built by hand from brick, stone, wood and iron, the cantina reflects Giovanni's philosophy: no sophisticated technology, tradition as the guiding principle. Alongside wife Renata and his daughters, he produces Ramandolo, Picolit, Refosco, Schioppettino, Pignolo, Cabernet and Merlot.
B2B Price
7 pts / bottle
Wine details
- Type
- Red
- Vintage
- 2018
- Region
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Grape variety
- Refosco, Schioppettino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Alcohol
- 13.5 %
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
- Certifications
- DOC
Description
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC red blend of Refosco, Schioppettino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from south-facing hillside vineyards at 300-350m in Ramandolo, sheltered by Monte Bernadia. Hand-harvested in the second week of October, 15-20 days skin maceration, 18-24 months in second-passage French oak barriques. Intense ruby with violet hints; sour cherry, ripe fruit and vanilla on the nose. Round, full and velvety on the palate with medium body. 13.5% vol. Serve at 16-18°C. Pairs with meat ragù…
Region
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
A cool northeastern frontier where Italian and Central European influences converge, producing some of Italy's most precise and intellectually rigorous white wines. Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and the international varieties grown on the Collio and Colli Orientali hillsides deliver aromatic clarity, mineral tension and exceptional food compatibility. The region also pioneered the natural wine movement through the skin-contact orange wine tradition. For B2B buyers, Friuli is a high-margin niche — small volumes and strong critical reputation.
Typical grapes of the region
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