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PINOT GRIGIO, COLLIO, DOC, 2005
 Ronco dei Pini di Novello G. & C. snc


 
Ronco dei Pini is located in Prepotto, one of the most beautiful places in the “Colli Orientali of Fruili” area. Vito Novello bought the property from the lords of Prepotto, and the counts Rieppi in 1968, and ran the farm until handing it over to his sons in 1977. Today, both sons, Giuseppe and Claudio, are deeply involved in the production and marketing of the wines – from picking the grapes to hands-on winemaking, bottling, advertising and the final sales to the European and American markets.
The vineyard, on the Prepotto hills, is in an excellent location, high up, with plenty of southern exposure. It consists of about 17 acres planted with 24,000 vines, ranging in age from 5 to 20 years old. Ronco Dei Pini has a subsidiary company on the “Collio” (located in Zegla) with 15 acres and about 16,000 vines.

Tasting Notes: Elegant, full and firm in body, with minerally and citrusy flavors.

One bicchiere - Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2008
Region: Friuli
Classification: Collio DOC
Area of Production: Prepotto
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
Average Age of Vines: 5 to 10 years
Trellising System: Capuccina
Production per Acre: 3.12  tons
Vinification Technique: Stainless Steel
Maturation: Stainless Steel 
Total Acidity: 5.1 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0.25 g/l
PH: 3.37
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Cases Produced: 2,080