Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: pear, almond blossom, yellow apple, wild herb

Palate: pear, almond skin, saline close, savoury finish

Dry Friulano from family Ronchi di Manzano in the Colli Orientali. The cellar's everyday white in stainless steel, showing the variety's signature pear-and-almond profile.

What it pairs with

  • Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon
    Sweet melon and salty cured pork against pear-and-almond Friulano is the canonical aperitivo.
  • Frico friulano
    Melted Montasio cheese pancake and the wine's almond-skin lift lock together.
  • Grilled white fish
    Sea bass or branzino and dry Friulano share fresh saline lift.
  • Asparagus risotto Find asparagus risotto on TableJourney →
    Green vegetables and Friulano's herb register lock together.

History

Friulano from Ronchi di Manzano in the Colli Orientali at Manzano. The cellar is run by the Borghese family and farms around 65 hectares of vines in the southern Colli Orientali.

  1. 1985: Ronchi di Manzano refounded by the Borghese family

Facts

Producer
Ronchi di Manzano · visiting guide
Grapes
Friulano (100%)
Classification
DOC Friuli Colli Orientali
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation, around 5 months on fine lees before bottling
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Ronchi di Manzano Friulano

What does Ronchi di Manzano Friulano taste like?

Pear, almond blossom, yellow apple and wild herb on the nose; pear, almond skin, a saline close and savoury finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Ronchi di Manzano Friulano?

Drink 1 to 4 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption; current-release bottles are ideal.

Is Ronchi di Manzano Friulano vegan?

The cellar does not publicly document fining agents; check the technical sheet for the current vintage.

What food pairs with Ronchi di Manzano Friulano?

Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon is the canonical Friulian pairing. Frico friulano, grilled white fish, and asparagus risotto are equally strong.

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