Producer Fact Sheet September 2021 RONCHI DI CIALLA Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy www.ronchidicialla.it

Ronchi di Cialla, a 28 hectare historical Friulian Estate, is a small, family run business. Established in the 1970s, they have established a reputation as one of the finest producers of age-worthy wines in Fruili.

‘Ronchi’, in Fruili’s dialect, means hills cultivated by vines; ‘Cialla’ is a small valley surrounded by woods "The Ronchi di Cialla 2015 with chestnut, oak, and wild cherry trees. Located in the Cialla valley, one of three sub-zones in Colli Schioppettino di Cialla is a tangy, raw and unique wine Orientali del Friuli, it is a picturesque area with perfect growing conditions for the indigenous grapes. with its distinct personality. This The company philosophy has always been to work solely with indigenous varieties, such as, Ribolla, unusual expression certainly Redosco, Schioppettino, Verduzzo, and Picolit. In fact, the Rapuzzi Family restored and revitalized the doles out those dusty, white- Schioppettino grape from near extinction, defying the odds and local wine laws. pepper aromas, and you get them here in large supply. This Their viticultural practices involve minimal treatment with non-polluting products, while vinification is is a mid-weight red that shows carried out naturally. Their continued commitment to agriculture innovation and ecologically-friendly freshness and a light tannic touch. If you are interested in methods have earned them their "biodiversity friendly" certification by the World Biodiversity the indigenous grapes of Italy, Association. This accolade is granted to those with a commitment to progressive increases in biological this wine is well worth your diversity, conservation through the use of natural practices, and minimal interference farming attention." 93 points, Robert Parker, techniques. Wine Advocate (February 2021)

(Ribolla Gialla 2019) "There are fewer more talented people making wine in Italy than the Rapuzzi clan, and this lovely Ribolla Gialla, that costs next to nothing given the quality it offers in every glass, is an outstanding example of what the family can do even with entry-level wines. Fresh, zingy, saline, lip-smacking aromas and flavours of lemons and green apple and pear with a hint of white pepper to liven things up make this for one irresistible drink. Well done!" 91 points, Ian D'Agata, Ian D’Agata’s Best Buys in Italian Wine of 2020, Terroir Sense (January 2021)

Code Label name Vintage Alcohol Closure type Case size White Wine RC0120 Ribolla Gialla 2020 12.5% Cork 6X0.75lt RC0217 Cialla Bianco 2017 13.0% Cork 6X0.75lt RC0200 Cialla Bianco 2000 13.0% Cork 6X0.75lt RC0901 Sôl Picolit 2001 12.0% Cork 6X0.75lt Red Wine RC0817 Refosco 2017 12.5% Cork 6X0.75lt RC0518 RiNera 2018 12.5% Cork 6X0.75lt RC0615 Schioppettino di Cialla 2015 12.5% Cork 6X0.75lt RC0611 Schioppettino di Cialla 2011 12.5% Cork 6X0.75lt RC5015 Schioppettino di Cialla - Magnum 2015 12.5% Cork 6X0.75lt RC5013 Schioppettino di Cialla - Magnum 2013 12.5% Cork 6X0.75lt RC5005 Schioppettino di Cialla - Magnum 2005 13.0% Cork 6X0.75lt RC0683 Schioppettino di Cialla 1983 12.5% Cork 6X0.75lt RC7009 Schioppettino di Cialla - Double Magnum 2009 12.5% Cork 6X0.75lt

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