Ramandolo DOCG – Filippon – 2021 magnum

The wine Ramandolo by Filippon winery

The Ramandolo from Cantina Filippon is a unique passito wine, renowned for its balance between sweetness and structure. This wine is made exclusively from yellow Verduzzo grapes, grown in the small hamlet of Ramandolo, in the municipality of Nimis, located in the Colli Orientali del Friuli. With a production limited to about 150,000 bottles a year, it is a true rarity in the Italian wine landscape. Cantina Filippon employs a special approach, waiting for the noble rot to form on the grapes before harvesting, which often occurs in November. This process gives the wine a distinctive character, capable of captivating even the most discerning palates.

The Winemaking

The winemaking process of Ramandolo from Cantina Filippon is an art that requires time and attention. Once harvested, the grapes are brought to the winery where fermentation occurs slowly. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for at least 24 months. This extended aging period imparts a complex aroma and a structure that make the wine unmistakable. After a light filtration, the wine is bottled and left to rest for an additional six months before being marketed. This care and dedication in the production process ensure a final product of the highest quality

Tasting the wine

Visually, Ramandolo presents a charming golden color. On the nose, it offers a rich and complex aromatic bouquet, where saffron notes harmoniously intertwine with hints of apricot and delicate nuances of amaretto. On the palate, the wine is fresh and perfectly balanced, with a sugar residue that is never cloying. This combination of elements makes Ramandolo a unique sensory experience, enchanting with its elegance and depth.

Food Pairings

Ramandolo from Cantina Filippon is ideal as a meditation wine, to be sipped in moments of relaxation and reflection. Its complexity and balance make it perfect to enjoy on its own, but it can also be paired with blue cheeses and desserts made with dried fruits. Its versatility makes it an ideal companion for special moments, where one wishes to savor a wine that tells a story of tradition and passion.

THE WINERY

Founded by Lorenzo Comelli, it is so called because Lorenzo wanted to use the family nickname, “Filippon”; the surname Cornelli is a widespread and well-known surname in the eastern hills of Friuli and in particular in Nimis.

Lorenzo boasts a degree in oenology and a solid wealth of technical-scientific knowledge built on the experience gained in many prestigious wineries around the world. the first Ramandolo is bottled in 1999 and from there there has been a continuous evolution….keep reading