Chardonnay 'Siet Vignis' Ronco del Gelso 2023

The Chardonnay “Siet Vignis” from Ronco del Gelso is a Friulian version of the great white from Burgundy, which combines the territorial typicity of the grapes with a choice of aging that helps give the wine a more international face. The use of wood, in fact, gives Chardonnay the characteristic notes of fruit ripeness, intensity and softness of the sip, breadth and aromatic richness, loved especially by those who prefer harmonious and complex whites. It is a wine that seduces with its length and persistence, which adapts well to pairings with elaborate fish dishes or delicate white meats.

The Chardonnay “Siet Vignis” wine is produced by one of the most important and famous wineries in the Isonzo area. Founded about twenty years ago, Ronco del Gelso cultivates 26 hectares of vineyards, which slope from the hilly area of Cormons down to the plain of the Isonzo. This is a very suitable area for vine cultivation, due to the presence of alluvial soils, lean and rich in stones and pebbles. The climate is mild and temperate, thanks to the shelter provided by the Julian Alps to the north and the opening towards the sea breezes coming from the Adriatic. For these characteristics, the area has proven particularly suitable for the cultivation of white grape varieties and Chardonnay has found a terroir in which to express itself at interesting qualitative levels. The Chardonnay vineyards cover a total of 3 hectares, divided into seven parcels, which give the name to the label. It is an assemblage of grapes with different characteristics, which contribute to creating the right aromatic complexity and the perfect balance between the various components of the wine.

The white Chardonnay “Siet Vignis” from the Friulian winery Ronco del Gelso is the expression of an international grape variety that has been present for centuries in Friuli Venezia Giulia, endowed with extraordinary versatility and adaptability to different climatic conditions. The grapes are vinified in white with fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature of 19 °C and the use of selected yeasts. Before bottling, the wine matures for 12