- The Winery
- Address: 257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
- Telephone: 212-222-4866
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 12-9 PM.
Grape: 100% Schioppettino.
Region: Italy> Northern Italy> Colli Orientali del Friuli> Cialla.
Notes: 50-year-old vines, estate grown and bottled, minimal intervention, native yeast, stainless fermentation, 18 months in oak, 6 in bottle.
Description: Ronchi di Cialla is a historic producer in the Collio Orientali del Friuli, just under three miles as the crow flies from the Slovenian border. Ribolla Nera is produced from younger vines of Schioppettino on the estate and takes its name from an old, local term for the varietal. Black pepper, dried chilis and olive tapenade on the nose. Underneath, there is a meaty quality with crushed stone character. On the palate, the flavors echo the nose: dark fruit, plum, olive tapenade, and peppercorn and elegant tannins.
Food pairing: PIZZA, wild Game, grilled/ roasted pork, hearty pasta dishes, sausages, smoked meat, duck breast, charcuterie, etc.