The Rosso Mutilatini Wine from Ronc Platat Winery
The Rosso Mutilatini from Cantina Ronc Platat is a sublime example of how tradition and innovation can blend to create a wine of great character and personality. This wine is a pure Merlot, a grape variety that has found an ideal environment in the Friulian soils, where Ronc Platat has expertly brought out its full potential. The winery, with its attention to detail and a deep respect for the environment, produces wines that reflect the territory and a passion for winemaking.
The Winemaking
The winemaking process of Rosso Mutilatini requires care and precision. Fermentation and maceration occur in truncated conical vats, a choice that allows optimal management of skin contact with the must, extracting the best of the polyphenols and characteristic aromas of Merlot. This traditional method results in a structured and complex wine, with good color intensity and a rich aromatic range. Subsequently, the wine is aged for 22 months in barriques, a stage that helps soften the tannins and enrich the aromatic profile with notes of vanilla, cocoa, and sweet spices typical of wood aging.
Tasting the wine
Upon tasting, Rosso Mutilatini presents itself with an intense ruby red color and garnet reflections. On the nose, it offers a complex and enveloping bouquet, with scents of ripe berries, cherry, and plum, accompanied by spicy and toasted notes from the barrique aging. On the palate, it is a wine of great elegance and structure, with soft, well-integrated tannins. The freshness ensures perfect balance, while the long and persistent finish leaves a pleasant sensation of warmth and complexity.
Food Pairings
Rosso Mutilatini pairs well with a variety of culinary dishes due to its structure and complexity. It is ideal with red meat dishes, such as roasts and braised meats, and pairs perfectly with game and aged cheeses. It can be an excellent companion for traditional Friulian cuisine, like frico or local cured meats. For those who love to experiment, this pure Merlot can also surprise when paired with spicy and slightly hot dishes, where its softness and aromatic profile can balance and enhance the more intense flavors.
THE WINERY
Ronc Platat, which in Friulian means “house on a hill with a hidden vineyard,” is an emerging winery located in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Founded by Tommaso Zanuttini, born in 1988, this young enological venture is the result of a passion that led Tommaso to leave a promising legal career to fully dedicate himself to the world of wine. After earning a law degree in Milan and practicing at a prestigious law firm, Tommaso followed his calling by leasing vineyards between Buttrio and Manzano…. keep reading








