2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Fidencio and without adding selected yeasts

and without adding selected yeasts or enzymes

Each vintage Franco has identified a specific Chenin Blanc parcel that has really stood out and vinifies that lot on its own rather than co-fermenting or blending it into ‘Lindi Carien’

Grape: Riesling

The vineyard is planted on a mix of granite and schist

2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Fidencio and without adding selected yeastsThe exact description according to the DOC regulations reads: Schioppettino di Prepotto, a Subzone of the Friuli Colli Orientali D. O. C. Area. To me it sounds odd that such a premier terroir is indicated as a subzone of a larger area, rather than highlighting the unique quality of the wine! We could have gone the French way and use a synonym of premium cru to identify the extra quality within the appellation area. Only the perfectly healthy and ripe