DOC Friuli Isonzo – Malvasia “Vigne della Permuta” – Ronco del Gelso – 2021

The Malvaisa “Vigne della Pernuta” from the Ronco del Gelso winery

The Malvaisa Vigne della Pernuta from the Ronco del Gelso winery is produced with 100% Malvasia grapes grown in the company’s vineyards in the municipality of Cormons. The climate that enjoys the proximity of the sea and the gravel-rich soil is ideal for this grape variety. The Malvasia “Vigne della Permuta” takes its name from the vineyard of origin; it is a fresh and fragrant wine, perfect for your fish dinners.

THE WINEMAKING

After the strictly manual harvest, the selected grapes are taken to the cellar for winemaking, beginning with a cold maceration of the grapes lasting from twelve to eighteen hours. The grapes are softly pressed and left to ferment in steel tanks with the selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of 19°C. The wine transfers into large 25 hl oak barrels, of second passage, where it ages for about a year. After assembly and bottling, it rests for a few more months in the cellar before being released onto the market.

Tasting the Ronco del Gelso wine

Straw yellow with golden reflections. The aroma is pleasant, with hints of ripe fruit that leave room for notes of lime blossom and aromatic herbs to finish with salty nuances. Fresh and savoury on the palate, this Malvasia by Ronco del Gelso is well structured with a good correspondence between the aromas and flavour and a fine and persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with fish, even raw. Try it with baked sea bass but also with grilled fish.

THE AWARDS

2021
– Veronelli: 3 stars