Ronco Severo Schioppettino sangiovese The second of our brace

The second of our brace of 2019 Baroli is the darker of the pair

weather and other natural factors produces

pushing the weighted average age of the whole blend to more than 30 months on the moment of bottling

dusty-loamy texture and no overt signs of a fire-troubled Napa vintage

Ronco Severo Schioppettino sangiovese The second of our braceThe 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