In the glass
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
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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
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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.
- 1985 — Ronchi di Manzano refounded by the Borghese family
Facts
- Producer
- Ronchi di Manzano
- 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.