Wine Details

Ronco Dei Tassi Friulano Collio DOC

Fruilano (the locals still call it Tocai despite the 2007 ruling to ban the use of “Tocai” on the label) is the Fruili region’s most important grape. This white wine is intense and fruity on the nose with elegant perfumes of acacia flowers. In the mouth, it is fleshy and rich with a creamy texture and distinct varietal notes of citrus, pear, liquorice and almond and the classic minerality of the Collio.

Region:

Producer:

Ronco Dei Tassi

Classification:

Collio DOC

Variety:

100% Tocai Friulano

Number of bottles produced:

20,000 bottles

Production area:

Montona (7.4 acres) vineyard, southern exposure, Cormons

Altitude:

150 meters (492 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

50 years

Yield:

1.5-1.8 kg per vine

Training:

Cappucina

Vinification:

Fermentation in stainless steel tank at controlled temperature followed by partial malolactic fermentation in second-hand barriques

Refining:

Predominantly in stainless steel tank for 6 months and 1 month in bottle

Alcohol content:

13.5%

Soil:

Arenaceous marl

Time of harvest:

End of September

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

91

Ronco Dei Tassi Friulano Collio DOC 2023

James Suckling (91)- "A delicate and intense wine with a layered nose and a smooth palate. Peach skin, peach tea, spring flowers, ferns and good intensity. An almost oily texture with vibrancy, a medium body and long, refreshing acidity."

91

Ronco Dei Tassi Friulano Collio DOC 2022

James Suckling (91)- "Notes of beeswax and honey with ripe pears and citrus peel on offer. Medium-bodied with a silky, polished texture and attractive stone fruit crunchiness. Delicious and textured. Drink now. "

91

Ronco Dei Tassi Friulano Collio DOC 2020

International Wine Review (91)- "Light floral honey, almond and a hint of yellow peach on the nose. The palate is full and round with flavors of pear, melon and honeyed chamomile with bright acidity. Finishes with good length. A single vineyard Friulano from the 50+ year old vines of the Montona Vineyard."