Ronco del Gnemiz

Strong citrus yellow. Fresh fruity nose with fine minerality, some flint, white flowers and nutmeg. On the palate lemon zest, grapefruit and hints of bitter almond. Fresh, clear fruit, soft body, juicy and animating in the clear, long final. SUPERIORE.DE

Lemon yellow with silver reflections. In the fragrance meadow herbs, lemon and mandarin peel. In the drink juicy, precise and wonderfully dry, the vibrating acidity animates and refreshes. In the further course complex and with very beautiful fruit, in the solid final again this impressive freshness, paired with a fine saltiness. SUPERIORE.DE

Aristocratic Sauvignon Bianco with a complex bouquet of gooseberries and citrus notes, along with mineral notes and a hint of grass. A white wine with excellent varietal character, remarkable density and depth and surprisingly inexpensive and long-lasting for its class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Luminous straw-green. At once ripe and juicy, with vibrant acidity lifting the very ripe tropical fruit aromas and flavors. Closes smoky and long with noteworthy high acidity and a likeable austere finish that is very typical of the Rosazzo area (where the estate is located)." Vinous

Aristocratic Sauvignon Bianco with a complex bouquet of gooseberries and citrus notes, plus mineral notes and a hint of grass. A white with excellent varietal character, remarkable density and depth, and surprisingly good value and longevity for its class. SUPERIORE.DE

For the first time, the popular Sauvignon Bianco Serena Palazzolo gets a rival with the addition "Iris". The grapes come from other vineyards and Christian Patat decided to vinify them separately. Iris presents itself more delicate and reserved in its style, even though it gives off an equally beautiful overall picture. Bright straw green, in the bouquet hints of apricots, lime zest and a subtle tropical vein. Wonderful fruit-acid play on the palate, not quite as wild as its counterpart, but just as mineral and tension-loaded. A skilful example of why it is sometimes good to vinify different terroirs separately and bring out the characteristics skilfully. Great Sauvignon cinema from a master hand! SUPERIORE.DE

Light ruby, cherry-fruity and with a lot of character. The red variety, also called Ribolla Nera, was interpreted by Ronco del Gnemiz in a highly characterful way. It presents itself soft, delicate, juicy, fruity and wonderfully precise and long. SUPERIORE.DE

San Zuan is an attractive, well-proportioned white made from 100% Friulano grapes. Complex bouquet of white peaches and pears, flowers and a subtle earthiness. Full and round on the palate, yet elegant, with some minerality, great length and nice aging potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bouquet showing young mango, nectarine and dusty yellow florals creates an elegant introduction to the 2019 Friulano San Zuan. This gains in richness and savory depths with time in the glass. It’s silky, weighty yet poised, with sour citrus opening the experience, giving way to white orchard fruits, as masses of stony minerality collect toward the close. That said, there’s a sensation of opulence here, even as the San Zuan tapers off with mouthwatering salty tension. The 2019 could use another year to fully come together; but once it does, it should be absolutely irresistible. The San Zuan is produced from three separate parcels of old vines (sixty years and older) within the estate vineyards." Vinous

Also from Bruttrio, like the Friulano Buri Bellaria, comes the almost single-vineyard top Merlot of the Palazzolo family. The vines of the vineyard, which used to be cultivated by Miani, are almost 100 years old and regularly produce grapes of highest complexity and very noble tannins, which, however, need at least two years of aging and refinement before the wine is bottled unfiltered. Then, however, the wine begins a journey that could not be more exciting and fruitful. On the nose, we find violet flowers and plenty of blue and black berries, rounded out by savory herbs and spices. A remarkably silky, almost floating red that leads into a never-ending fusio final with fleshy berries, minerals and herbs. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Buri Bellaria Rosso is stunning. It’s primarily old-vine Merlot with a dollop of Refosco (about 10%), and it shows a breathtaking bouquet of crushed violet candies, lavender, geranium, white smoke and blueberries. It’s soft and silky, seeming to hover on its mid-weight frame, running the gamut of flavors from fleshy wild berries to salty minerals, savory spices and herbal tones. There’s structure here, yet it’s nearly masked right up to the very end, where inner florals and tart blue and black fruits linger. This is so beautiful today that it’s hard to recommend waiting, yet the best is truly yet to come. Also of note is that this is the first vintage of this bottling, as the Palazzolo family only recently took over management of this vineyard from Miani." Vinous

Sauvignon Peri from the barrique shows a multi-layered bouquet with appetizing toast notes, candied orange peel and ripe stone fruit. On the palate juicy, sweet tropical fruit and creamy texture. Very good length and subtle herbal spice in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

The single-varietal Chardonnay Ronco Basso perfectly embodies the style of the house and its terroir. The grapes come from a small parcel in the Rosazzo hills. A lively but deep bouquet of fine straw and smoky notes and exotic fruits, plus a delicate creamy vein. Elegant and harmonious taste with a pleasant citrus and mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, moody and loaded with character, the 2019 Chardonnay Ronco Basso blossoms with a display of baked apple, honied florals, hints of brown spice and vanilla bean. There is a feeling of opulence here, as its seamless, velvety textures slowly reveal ripe orchard fruits and hints of custard. However, beneath it all, brisk acids maintain balance and slowly build tension toward the finale, framing it all quite nicely. A hint of citrus and ginger lingers long." Vinous

New in the single-varietal portfolio of the top winery is the single-vineyard Sauvignon from the Lo Lozeta vineyard of the same name, which has finally seen the light of day after years of experimentation. It is the result of the avant-garde planting system, which, in contrast to the method of cultivation previously practiced in Friuli, means not only a higher planting density, but also the intelligent use of clones and biotypes intermarried with French offshoots. It is another uncompromising and consistent step towards complexity and personality, with optimal exploitation and expression of the existing terroir and microclimate.

It was only with this 2019 vintage that the wine found the balance and complexity that allowed Christian Patat to present it to the public in a very small edition alongside the famous classics Peri, Sol, and Salici. One cannot only be excited about this result and this interpretation of Sauvignon Bianco, which is immensely full of character, but as a vintner, one has to be unreservedly proud of it! SUPERIORE.DE

"Crushed stone, candied lemon peels, green apple and dusty dried flowers all rise up effortlessly from the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Lozeta. It’s silky-smooth, almost oily in feel, yet there’s an energy and precision within that excites the senses as saline-minerals add tension over a dense core of ripe stone fruits. The cheeks pucker with youthful tension as tart citrus and inner florals linger long. The 2019 Lozeta could use a year or two of cellaring to reveal all of its charms." Vinous

Powerful yellow-green, dense bouquet packed with opulent fruit aromas. On the palate complex, juicy and very well integrated wood note. Despite its extroverted nature, Sauvignon Sol never loses its essential minerality and elegance. Possesses class, length and potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2015 Sauvignon Sol bristles with energy, tension and nuance. The interplay of green, grassy Sauvignon aromatics and the ripeness of the year results in a wonderfully complex wine that has a lot to offer. All the elements fall into place in this effortless, hugely delicious Sauvignon from Ronco del Gnemiz. The Sol emerges from vines in San Giovanni al Natisone." Antonio Galloni

Strong yellow-green, dense bouquet packed with opulent fruit aromas. On the palate complex, juicy and very well integrated wood note. Despite its extroverted nature, the Sauvignon Sol never loses its essential minerality and elegance. Possesses class, length and potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Sol is a bit more extroverted and fruit-focused than the Péri, but that’s not to say that it lacks at all in character and verve. Dried apricot, peach and vanilla bean gain further depths with a spritz of lime and hints of wild herbs. It’s soft, almost oily in texture, offset by notes of tart green apple, ginger and savory spice, creating an expression of contrasts. Hints of kiwi, sour melon and saline-mineral tones linger impressively long while residual acids slowly fizzle out. The Sol is sourced from a lower-elevation parcel in the estate vineyards, planted in rocky, calcareous soils." Vinous

Slightly reductive nose with hints of great white Burgundy. Reminiscent of fruit basket, mint, slate, crushed rock and white pepper. The grapes for this great Chardonnay come from vines over 60 years old and this is reflected in the depth and complexity of the wine. Sol Chardonnay is an intellectual wine to which one should dedicate air, time and the necessary attention, and then one will be princely rewarded! SUPERIORE.DE

"Golden-tinged bright straw color. Intense mineral notes complement lemon, apple, orange and banana aromas and flavors. Finishes vibrant and long, with fresh lemon and custard cream notes. The Sol is made from 64 year old vines and is usually one of Italy’s best Chardonnays." Vinous

Sauvignon Peri comes from the oldest vines of the estate and is a very classic, almost strict interpretation of Sauvignon Bianco. Vintage 2017 offers a lot of varietal character and is very aromatic and yet has a very fine coolness. Green apple, pear, gooseberry and spices melt into a complex and deep finish. It is a classic white meditation wine for us. SUPERIORE.DE

Slightly reductive nose with hints of great white Burgundies. Reminiscent of fruit basket, mint, slate, crushed rock and white pepper. The grapes for this great Chardonnay come from vines over 60 years old and it shows in the depth and complexity of the wine. Sol Chardonnay is an intellectual wine that should be given air, time and the necessary attention, and then you will be princely rewarded! SUPERIORE.DE

"There are masses of dusty dried flowers, crushed apple and stone lifting up from the 2019 Chardonnay Sol. This holds your attention firm, with a sizzling display of zesty acids, salty minerals and sour orchard fruits. What the 2019 lacks in body, it makes up for with its high energy and cheek-puckering tension, which leaves the palate feeling completely refreshed and just begging for another sip, as pretty inner florals linger long. The Sol is produced from sixty-five-year-old vines within the estate vineyards." Vinous

The site near Buttrio, where the grapes of the autochthonous grape variety Friulano (formerly Tocai) come from, belongs, together with Rosazzo, to the Grand Crus of the Friuli Colli Orientali appellation. Here, there are not only no regulations, but also a lean, loose marl soil, which provides for extremely small yields every year. In good vintages, however, one is rewarded all the more for it: The volume and fruit concentration, the lower acidity and the unmistakable saltiness of the wines will lead to pleasurable heights after a few years of bottle ripening, that it will make the lover of complex, energetic whites dizzy. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Friulano Buri Bellaria isn’t quite ready to reveal all of its charms, opening with an alluring yet understated bouquet of ripe pears, apples, hints of mulling spice and dusty florals. It’s an opulent and soothing expression, coasting across a medium-bodied frame with ripe orchard fruits and a hint of custard that comes forward toward the close. There’s a density here that masks a more structured expression beneath, with residual acids which maintain an energetic feel. You can certainly enjoy the 2019 now, but the best is yet to come. Give the 2019 a year or two of cellaring, and watch it shine. The Buri Bellaria hails a vineyard which is managed by the Palazzolo family in Buttrio, and it shows a fruitier and more exotic expression than the estate bottling." Vinous

Soft, generous red wine with beautiful notes of red fruits, sweet spices and delicate herbs, which all come together in a medium-strong, terroir-stamped style. The wine offers an excellent depth, a long, elegant finish and an inspiring overall harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

Dottore Palazzolo, the red dedicated to the founder, made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, opens with the scent of ripe berries, a hint of vanilla, tobacco and black tar. Extract-rich and concentrated, yet full of elegance, with fine acidity and wonderfully firm on the palate. Very promising years are ahead for this rarity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Crushed stone minerality meets floral undergrowth, dried blackberries and a hint of animal musk to create a beguiling display on the 2018 Dott. Palazzolo Rosso. This is silky and savory, with a sapidity that makes you think more of food than wine, as tart wild berries and spices give way to mounting tannins and herbal tones. Inner violets, black currants and hints of sour citrus all resonate through the finale, along with a tug of structural heft that just begs for another year or two of cellaring. Very nice." Vinous