2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Fidencio Grape: Riesling

Grape: Riesling

The wine goes through elevage in the same barrels for about 8 months

The vineyard is planted on a mix of granite and schist

After 3 months in barrel

Aged for 10 months in wooden conical vats

2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Fidencio Grape: RieslingThe exact description according to the DOC regulations reads: Schioppettino di Prepotto, a Subzone of the Friuli Colli Orientali D. O. C. Area. To me it sounds odd that such a premier terroir is indicated as a subzone of a larger area, rather than highlighting the unique quality of the wine! We could have gone the French way and use a synonym of premium cru to identify the extra quality within the appellation area. Only the perfectly healthy and ripe