In the glass
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
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Trout with almonds
Freshwater fish and racy Riesling share clean register. -
Adriatic crudo platter
Raw fish and racy Riesling lock together. -
Asparagus risotto
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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.
- 2000 — First Ronco del Gelso Latimis Riesling release
Facts
- Producer
- Ronco del Gelso
- 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.