2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Textura which was fermented and aged

which was fermented and aged in neutral oak

The wine proves beautifully slender and yet subtly creamy on the palate

resulting in roughly 20 hectoliters per hectare

spontaneous fermentation in vats with indigenous yeasts

1700 feet elevation

2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Textura which was fermented and agedThe exact description according to the DOC regulations reads: Schioppettino di Prepotto, a Subzone of the Friuli Colli Orientali D. O. C. Area. To me it sounds odd that such a premier terroir is indicated as a subzone of a larger area, rather than highlighting the unique quality of the wine! We could have gone the French way and use a synonym of premium cru to identify the extra quality within the appellation area. Only the perfectly healthy and ripe