In the glass
Aroma: black plum, leather, graphite, dried herbs, tobacco
Palate: dark cherry, iron mineral, fine grainy tannin, long finish
The estate's Bordeaux blend named Cjarandon (Friulian for the local plum). Black plum, leather and graphite over a fine grainy tannin.
What it pairs with
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Brasato di manzo
Beef braised in red wine finds its match in the wine's firm tannin and graphite depth; classic Friulian winter pairing. -
Wild boar pappardelle
Gamey ragù meets the wine's leather and tobacco depth; fine grainy tannin handles the boar fat. -
Aged Montasio stravecchio
The Friulian cow cheese echoes the wine's graphite finish; firm tannin scrubs the cheese fat.
History
The Coser family's Bordeaux blend named after the Friulian word for the local plum (cjarandon). Aged 18 months in barrique.
- 1998 — First Cjarandon vintage as the estate's Bordeaux blend
Facts
- Producer
- Ronco dei Tassi
- Grapes
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- Venezia Giulia IGT
- Oak
- Aged around 18 months in French oak barriques (around 30 percent new); 6 months in bottle before release
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Ronco dei Tassi Cjarandon
What does Cjarandon taste like?
Black plum, leather, graphite, dried herbs and tobacco on the nose; dark cherry, iron mineral, fine grainy tannin and a long finish on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannin and medium acidity.
What does Cjarandon mean?
Cjarandon is Friulian for the local plum variety. The wine's black plum aromatics echo the name.
When should I drink Cjarandon?
Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. The wine cellars well; leather and tobacco aromatics deepen from year 7 onwards.