Ronco del Gnemiz, Friulano San Zuan, 2024
Friulano—the indigenous white formerly called Tocai Friulano—rarely receives the attention it deserves. Ronco del Gnemiz changes that narrative with San Zuan, a fuller-bodied expression from three distinct small parcels aged 20 to 60 years. The blending of vines from different eras creates complexity that age alone cannot deliver: younger vines contribute brightness and aromatic freshness; older vines add weight and mineral depth. The critical distinction here is the absence of malolactic fermentation—a choice that preserves the wine's natural freshness and crispness despite the fuller body. This is restraint masquerading as boldness. The Ponca soil foundation contributes characteristic minerality; whole-cluster pressing maximizes quality; extended wood aging develops texture while the avoided MLF maintains the acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. The 2024 vintage's extreme heat could have pushed Friulano toward oversoftness, but careful harvesting at Gnemiz prioritized freshness. The result: a white wine with presence, mineral complexity, and aromatic clarity. This is Friulano for those tired of overoaked blandness.
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Friulano—the indigenous white formerly called Tocai Friulano—rarely receives the attention it deserves. Ronco del Gnemiz changes that narrative with San Zuan, a fuller-bodied expression from three distinct small parcels aged 20 to 60 years. The blending of vines from different eras creates complexity that age alone cannot deliver: younger vines contribute brightness and aromatic freshness; older vines add weight and mineral depth. The critical distinction here is the absence of malolactic fermentation—a choice that preserves the wine's natural freshness and crispness despite the fuller body. This is restraint masquerading as boldness. The Ponca soil foundation contributes characteristic minerality; whole-cluster pressing maximizes quality; extended wood aging develops texture while the avoided MLF maintains the acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. The 2024 vintage's extreme heat could have pushed Friulano toward oversoftness, but careful harvesting at Gnemiz prioritized freshness. The result: a white wine with presence, mineral complexity, and aromatic clarity. This is Friulano for those tired of overoaked blandness.
