La Roncaia Pinot Grigio 2024

Founded in 1998, La Roncaia is the boutique estate and “crown jewel” of the Fantinel family, whose winemaking history in Friuli spans three generations. The winery lies in Cergneu di Nimis, among the rolling hills and wooded terraces of the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC—an area also renowned for the distinctive Ramandolo and Picolit DOCG wines.

La Roncaia’s 22 hectares of vineyards sit approximately 250 meters above sea level, where cooling breezes and soils of ancient Eocene marl and sandstone create ideal conditions for viticulture. The estate cultivates both indigenous varieties—including Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Picolit, Verduzzo Friulano, and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso—and international grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.

Under winemaker Gabriele Tami, grapes are harvested and selected by hand, with each variety handled according to its character. Controlled-temperature fermentations preserve the aromatic detail of the whites, while long macerations and aging in French oak bring depth and structure to the reds. Select grapes are dried to concentrate flavor for the estate’s celebrated passito wines. The resulting collection ranges from elegant, expressive whites to powerful reds and richly textured sweet wines, all shaped by the distinctive landscape and traditions of Friuli’s eastern hills.

Soil and vineyard: sandy marlstones from Eocene origin.                                              Vinification: harvest takes place in late September at full ripeness and pressing is made on whole grapes. Fermentation and maturation are effected in Allier oak barriques. Spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentations allow to develop complexity and body. The final ageing in horizontally placed bottles allows its perfect balance.

Appearance: vivid straw yellow, with coppery tinges.                                                              Nose: complex fruity fragrances, mixing tropical sensations with delicate spicy notes. Palate: a full and creamy body finishing with a refined minerality and a powerful, long-lasting aromatics

Producer: La Roncaia

Country: Italy

Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Varietal: Pinot Grigio

Appellation: Friuli

Vintage: 2024

Size: 750ml