{"product_id":"collio-bianco-vecchie-vigne-2019-roncus","title":"Collio Bianco Vecchie Vigne 2019 - Roncùs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Collio white wine from Capriva's oldest vineyards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2019 Vecchie Vigne Collio DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eAzienda Agricola Roncùs\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the winery's signature wines and one of the deepest and most age-worthy expressions of the Collio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eoldest vineyards in Capriva del Friuli\u003c\/strong\u003e, more than 60 years old, and combines three traditional local grape varieties: \u003cstrong\u003e60% Istrian Malvasia, 30% Friulano and 10% Ribolla Gialla\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine designed to express the territory through time. Short skin contact, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended ageing in oak and stainless steel create a complex, elegant and deep white wine capable of developing for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a wine built around immediate freshness. Instead, it is a white wine that needs time to reveal itself, showing the richness of old vines and the mineral character of the Collio soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe winemaker's notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Vecchie Vigne is one of those wines that shows how beautifully a great white wine can evolve over time. Malvasia brings aromatic intensity, Friulano balance and Ribolla Gialla freshness. Extended ageing allows these elements to come together while giving the territory room to express itself with remarkable depth.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eYuri Stefani\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose \u003cstrong\u003eRoncùs Vecchie Vigne\u003c\/strong\u003e because it perfectly represents our idea of a great Italian white wine: distinctive, complex and capable of ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we particularly appreciate is the way it combines the aromatic richness of Istrian Malvasia with the structure of Friulano and the freshness of Ribolla Gialla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a bottle for those who want to move beyond the idea of young white wines and discover just how fascinating a mature white wine from the Collio can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine to open slowly and give time in the glass, allowing its complexity to emerge gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe territory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVecchie Vigne\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from \u003cstrong\u003eCapriva del Friuli\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the heart of the Collio area of Friuli Venezia Giulia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards dedicated to this wine are \u003cstrong\u003emore than 60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e and are located on the hills, on the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003emarl-rich soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of this part of Friuli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old vines, with naturally lower yields, represent an important heritage for Roncùs and produce grapes with concentration and distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of soil, climate and vine age contributes to the wine's distinctive balance of \u003cstrong\u003eminerality, structure and elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzienda Agricola Roncùs\u003c\/strong\u003e was established in Capriva del Friuli in 1985, although the Perco family's relationship with this land goes back three generations. The winery's philosophy is centred on preserving its old vineyards and producing wines that express the territory as clearly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are grass-covered and managed according to organic farming principles, with hand harvesting and minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, Roncùs favours spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended ageing. For Vecchie Vigne, time is an essential part of the winemaking process: \u003cstrong\u003eone year in 20-hectolitre oak barrels followed by 22 months in stainless steel on its own lees\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collio DOC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Istrian Malvasia, 30% Friulano, 10% Ribolla Gialla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capriva del Friuli, Collio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 60 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marl-rich hillside soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grass-covered vineyards managed according to organic farming principles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested, at the end of September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 hours of short skin contact, followed by pressing and cold static clarification. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts at approximately 22°C. Complete malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in 20-hectolitre oak barrels, followed by 22 months in stainless steel on its own lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-sterile filtration and bottling approximately three years after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright golden yellow, with deeper highlights reflecting its development in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex and deep, with notes of ripe yellow fruit, evolved citrus, dried white flowers, aromatic herbs and subtle dried-fruit nuances. With aeration, mineral notes and hints of flint gradually emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull, broad and enveloping. Its structure is supported by refreshing acidity and a pronounced savoury, mineral character. Extended ageing gives the wine depth and harmony, while the finish is long, elegant and increasingly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Raw fish and shellfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Baked or grilled fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rich seafood risotto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Seafood pasta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Fish stews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• White meats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Roast poultry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Aged cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Traditional Friulian cuisine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinaria Nave de Oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53862120456458,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/2495\/6170\/files\/Collio-Vecchie-Vigne-Ronc_s.jpg?v=1791266681","url":"https:\/\/vinarianavedeoro.it\/en\/products\/collio-bianco-vecchie-vigne-2019-roncus","provider":"Vinaria Nave de Oro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}