A stunning property in the north-east of Italy, Ronchi di Cialla has been producing high-quality wines from local varieties since the early 1970s. The vineyard is located in a small valley surrounded by chestnut, oak and wild cherry woods - a beautiful environment for the production of pure wines. The sunny slopes of the small Cialla valley have been planted with vineyards for centuries, although the wines have mostly been consumed locally.

Husband and wife Paolo and Dina Rapuzzi bought the property for the purpose of growing only local grapes. They were particularly focussed on the red variety Schiopettino. At that time, the only traces of Schiopettino were in ancient manuscripts and in the memory of the elders. Paolo and Dina managed to find about 70 surviving vines in the valley and nearby, which enabled them to create a whole new vineyard and resuscitate Schioppettino. From the very first taste test of the new wines, it was evident that Schioppettino would age perfectly and could match the best international grapes with its elegance, complexity and finesse. Today, continuity is ensured by their sons, Pierpaolo and Ivan. Today they are credited with bringing back from the brink of extinction.

Ronchi Di Cialla is certified as 'biodiversity-friendly' by the World Biodiversity Association, and they remain committed to using natural practices with minimal interference when possible, having been one of the first winemakers to adopt integrated agriculture with low environmental impact. All in all, the family connection in this special place is really the soul of these wines, brought to life by sensitive viticulture and razor-sharp focus.

Friulano is a native grape to the region, and the vines for this wine are over 40 years old. These old vines produce wines of great intensity and energy, but without heaviness. The 2014 vintage offers up notes of burnt lemon and baked pear on the nose. It has a full, persistent body, with a dense and layered palate. Totally dry, spicy and complex, it is a unique wine.

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