Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 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 tanninRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lime zest, white peach, petrol, wet stone

Palate: citrus, stone fruit, wet stone, long racy close

Dry Riesling Renano from Ronco del Gelso at Cormons. Riesling is uncommon in the Isonzo and the cellar's Latimis bottling is a benchmark.

What it pairs with

  • Trout with almonds
    Freshwater fish and racy Riesling share clean register.
  • Adriatic crudo platter
    Raw fish and racy Riesling lock together.
  • Asparagus risotto Find asparagus risotto on TableJourney →
    Green vegetables and Riesling's lime register share fresh depth.
  • Spicy Thai salad
    Aromatic spice and racy Riesling share fresh structure.

History

Dry Riesling Renano from Ronco del Gelso. The Latimis bottling is one of the few Riesling examples in the Friuli Isonzo DOC.

  1. 2000: First Ronco del Gelso Latimis Riesling release

Facts

Producer
Ronco del Gelso · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling Renano (100%)
Classification
DOC Friuli Isonzo
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation and elevage on fine lees for around 10 months
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
3-15 from vintage
First vintage
2000
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Ronco del Gelso Latimis Riesling

What does Ronco del Gelso Latimis taste like?

Lime zest, white peach, petrol and wet stone on the nose; citrus, stone fruit, wet stone and a long racy close on the palate. Medium-bodied with racy acidity.

When should I drink Ronco del Gelso Latimis?

Drink 3 to 15 years from vintage. Riesling's racy acidity gives the wine medium-term cellar capacity.

Is Riesling common in Friuli?

No. Riesling Renano is uncommon in the Isonzo DOC; Ronco del Gelso's Latimis is one of the appellation's benchmark examples.

What food pairs with Ronco del Gelso Latimis?

Trout with almonds is the canonical pairing. Adriatic crudo, asparagus risotto, and spicy Thai salad are equally strong.

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