{"title":"Friuli Colli Orientali","description":"\u003cp\u003eColli Orientali del Friuli lies in the eastern hills of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, right up against the border with Slovenia. Here the landscape rises above the surrounding plains, and it is precisely this elevation that gives the appellation its distinctive character. With a soil of limestone, marl and sandstone, the area counts among the most sought-after vineyard zones in all of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColli Orientali del Friuli is first and foremost home to varietal white wines, where both native Friulian grapes and international white varieties are grown. The wines follow the aromatic, fresh white-wine style that Friuli helped define in the 1960s and 70s, and which still characterises the area today. If you want to get closer to the classic local grape, you can explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friulano\"\u003eFriulano\u003c\/a\u003e, and among the international varieties \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/merlot\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e also plays a role in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe location on hills and slopes is decisive for the quality. The vineyards get better light exposure and drainage than on the flat plains, and the cooler night-time temperatures that come with the elevation help shape the expression of the wines. The grapes are given time to ripen calmly while freshness is preserved, and that is a large part of the appellation's strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColli Orientali del Friuli is a fine place to begin if you enjoy white wines with both aroma and crispness. If you would like to see the area in a wider context, you can delve further into \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friuli-venezia-giulia\"\u003eFriuli-Venezia Giulia\u003c\/a\u003e as a whole or into \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italien\"\u003eItalian wines\u003c\/a\u003e in general.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ronc-platat-friulano-pavoni-doc-2022","title":"Ronc Plâtat Friulano Pavoni DOC 2022","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Elegant fragrance with a bouquet of white flowers, nectarine and a touch of mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e The taste shows both fresh minerality and delicious fruit, with a touch of spices and p\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e scent. The crisp acidity adds a mouth-watering freshness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe finish has an impressive length that leaves a salty mineral sensation that fades just as slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Remarkable depth, concentration and balance that promise a long and positive development over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Ronc Platât presents with this wine a unique biotype of Friulano, known for its perfumed aroma and marked acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The vineyard dates back to the 1940s and 1950s and is one of the oldest in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The terroir is classic 'Ponca' - consisting of schistose marl and stony clay. 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The taste has the character of sweet limes and green melon, nicely balanced with the mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Long lasting nice aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Great cuvée made from four different micro-parcels, all of which are very old vineyards, 60-80 years old, located between Buttrio and Manzano on the southern border of the Colli Orientali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTommaso harvests and vinifies these different vineyards together, as a so-called field blend. The vineyards contain different biotypes of friulano, and there are small amounts of picolite and verduzzo among them, which are also included in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The yield is incredibly small, with a total harvest of only 800 kg of grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e For this cuvée, the best used oak casks are selected and no new casks are used, ensuring that the wine's unique character is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronc Platât","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49649057136986,"sku":"2172","price":200.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9248\/9562\/files\/ronc-platat-friulano-refuso-doc-2022.webp?v=1728420393"},{"product_id":"ronc-platat-ribolla-gialla-case-sparse-doc-2022","title":"Ronc Plâtat Ribolla Gialla Case Sparse DOC 2022","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Ribolla gialla has an insanely delicious fresh and spicy scent with a herbal nuance that gives way to both crisp green apples and minerality - which is a bit reminiscent of wet stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e The taste offers a beautiful and delicate sweetness, with rich hints of creamy almond - Nicely balanced against a freshness of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Fortunately, the fresh taste lasts for a nice long time. Incredibly delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClassic vinification in old oak barriques. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation with a focus on maintaining the characteristic fine aroma of the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The “Case Sparse” vineyard is located in the Rocca Bernarda area, a beautiful amphitheater-like hill in the central part of the Colli Orientali appellation. 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It has a full-bodied taste with ripe fruits, lifted by a light citrus acidity and a salty nuance. The classic note of almonds, often found in Friulano wines, is naturally present. The body and acidity are in perfect balance. 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