THE WINE

The Pignolo of the Ronco delle Betulle winery is  produced with 100% Pignolo grapes, grown in the territory of Rosazzo in Friuli Venezia Giulia. We are talking about an autochthonous vine of Friuli Venezia Giulia already known in the eighteenth century but forgotten for a long time and brought back to its splendor few years ago.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest takes place later than the other red varieties and it is strictly manual. Once in the cellar, the grapes are de-stemmed, cooled and left to macerate at a controlled temperature for about 15 days. After a soft pressing, the wine ages for about 20 months in large oak barrels and tonneaux. After assembly and bottling, the wine rests in the cellar for a few months before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Compact ruby ​​red with violet reflections. The aroma is elegant; fruity sensations of plum jam, black cherry and small red fruits alternate with floral notes of dog rose and violet which leave space for delicate balsamic hints of eucalyptus and tobacco.  Powerful on the palate, the tannin is smoothed with great finesse. The practically infinite persistence highlights the marked minerality. An absolute must try.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Ideal with game and hard cheeses. Must try with venison carpaccio.

The Awards

2013
– 3 stars 91/100 – Veronelli
– 2 glasses by the Gambero Rosso guide

2009
– 3 stars 90/100 – Veronelli
– 2 glasses by the Gambero Rosso guide

2006
– 3 stars 90/100 – Veronelli

2005
– 2 glasses by the Gambero Rosso guide

2004
– 3 stars  – Veronelli
– Mentioned with honor – Vinibuoni D’Italia

THE WINERY

We are located in the town of Rosazzo near Manzano in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Here in 1967 the Ronco delle Betulle company was founded thanks to the vision of Giovanbattista Adami, Simone’s grandfather, who bought 7 hectares of land in this location particularly devoted to viticulture.

At the beginning of the 1980s, the reins of the company passed to Ivana Adami, daughter of the founder. Ivana certainly brought an innovative footprint to the company; she decided to bottle all the wines that until then were sold in bulk, and to expand the size of the winery by purchasing new land. Today the winery has 12 hectares of vineyards, all located on the Rosazzo hill… go to the winery page