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This week, we’re having a rare tasting of the legendary Ronchi di Cialla, a family-run estate nestled in the remote, pre-Alpine hills of Cialla, a tiny cru within Italy’s Friuli Colli Orientali DOC. Since the 1970s, the Rapuzzi family has quietly led a revolution in this tucked-away corner of northeastern Italy, reviving near-extinct indigenous grapes like Schioppettino and championing age-worthy, soulful wines that speak to both tradition and place.
We’ll be pouring a vibrant lineup that showcases the range and depth of this iconic estate: the crisp, almond-tinged 2022 Friulano; the floral and textured 2022 Cialla Bianco; the fresh and peppery 2022 RiNera (100% Schioppettino) and the structured, dark-fruited 2020 Cialla Rosso.
Come taste why Ronchi di Cialla isn’t just a hidden gem—it’s a national treasure for lovers of Italian wine, indigenous varietals, and timeless, terroir-driven expression.