{"title":"Ronco del Gnemiz","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonco del Gnemiz sits atop Rosazzo hill in Friuli's Colli Orientali, where Serena Palazzolo and her sons (with winemaker Christian Patat) farm organically on Ponca sandstone soils. White wines with bright acidity, carefully oaked reds in the Bordeaux style, all marked by mineral intensity. The vineyard is 60 years old, yields are kept low, and the wines can age for three to five years. This is northern Italian precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ronco-del-gnemiz-friulano-san-zuan-2023-750ml","title":"Ronco del Gnemiz, Friulano San Zuan, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonco del Gnemiz has earned its reputation for producing wines that reflect the essence of Friuli, and Friulano San Zuan 2023 is no exception. Sourced from the estate’s organic vineyards in the heart of the region, this Friulano embodies the balance between vibrant freshness and subtle complexity that defines Friuli’s terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44284793716793,"sku":"NYC-GCR-`GCRU4324-23`-021125-10","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ronco-del-Gnemiz-Friulano-San-Zuan-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_2eeb1b0f.jpg?v=1768500623"},{"product_id":"ronco-del-gnemiz-sauvignon-blanc-iris-2023-750ml","title":"Ronco del Gnemiz, Sauvignon Blanc Iris, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerena Palazzolo transformed Ronco del Gnemiz in the 1990s into a quality-focused estate atop the hill of Rosazzo in Friuli's Colli Orientali. The 16.5-hectare property, now managed with her husband Christian Patat and sons, is farmed organically without chemical interventions. Friuli's signature \"Ponca\" soils—alternating layers of marl and sandstone from the Eocene period—create what locals call the \"taste of ponca,\" a tactile mineral-saline sensation unlike anywhere else. Each vineyard parcel is vinified separately as an individual cru. Iris undergoes whole-cluster pressing and fermentation in wood without malolactic, preserving crystalline acidity and mineral tension. The result is a notably restrained Sauvignon, departing from herbaceous regional examples: apricot, lime zest, subtle tropical notes, and that distinctive mineral-saline character. Sophisticated Friulian terroir expression rather than varietal showmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45181786161209,"sku":"NYC-GCR-`GCRU4321-23`-111825-4","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ronco-del-Gnemiz-Sauvignon-Blanc-Iris-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_88b795d5.jpg?v=1768524262"},{"product_id":"ronco-del-gnemiz-rosso-del-gnemiz-2022-750ml","title":"Ronco del Gnemiz, Rosso Del Gnemiz, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wine that established this estate's reputation—in continuous production since 1981 yet relatively unknown outside serious wine circles. Serena Palazzolo brought organic viticulture to this Friuli hilltop property in the 1990s; today she manages it with her oenologist husband Christian. The blend (50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot) ages 20 months in oak, sourced from their oldest parcels on \"Ponca\"—a mineral-rich sandstone that defines Colli Orientali character. Cool Adriatic breezes lend a salty quality. This is the insider's Friuli red: European sophistication with distinctive minerality and aging potential at a fraction of comparable costs. Decant 45-60 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45181786193977,"sku":"NYC-GCR-`GCRU4336-22`-111825-5","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ronco-del-Gnemiz-Rosso-Del-Gnemiz-2022-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_52279e67.jpg?v=1768524274"},{"product_id":"ronco-del-gnemiz-schioppettino-2023-750ml","title":"Ronco del Gnemiz, Schioppettino, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eFriuli's great success story gets a new chapter here: the Schioppettino, a native red grape that nearly vanished from history before being revived in the 1970s. Ronco del Gnemiz doesn't just make Schioppettino—they make one of the world's finest expressions of this revived varietal, sourcing from vines aged 5 to 60+ years. The 2023 is elegant but structured, with a peppery signature that feels like ground white pepper dusted across red berries and subtle floral notes. Whole-cluster fermentation and 9 months in neutral oak preserve the wine's varietal character while adding complexity. This is not a heavy wine; it's a wine that proves great reds don't need to overpower. With moderate tannins, vibrant acidity, and minerality from the Ponca terroir, the Schioppettino becomes almost miraculous at the table—equally at home with grilled vegetables, antipasti, or aged cheese. It's wine-world discovery territory: a varietal with medieval roots that tastes entirely of the present moment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45407060197433,"sku":"NYC-GCR-`GCRU4338-23`-012626-2","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ronco-del-Gnemiz-Schioppettino-2023-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1772031110"},{"product_id":"ronco-del-gnemiz-sauvignon-sol-2024-750ml","title":"Ronco del Gnemiz, Sauvignon Sol, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf Wine 421 is the serious elder sibling, Sol is the graceful charmer—a wine that proves Sauvignon Blanc can be both mineral-driven and voluptuous. This comes from a 30-year-old vineyard planted in calcareous soil, a site that bestows a roundness you won't find in other Gnemiz parcels. Whole-cluster pressing and barrel fermentation give Sol its signature polish, but what makes this wine sing is the terroir conversation: limestone soil versus the marl-dominated parcels creates a distinctly different expression within the same estate. The 2024 shows bright citrus and white stone fruits with a soft, almost creamy mid-palate—yet the minerality and acidity cut through rich dishes with precision. It's the wine that makes you understand why Friuli Sauvignon commands such respect among wine professionals. Sol means sun in Italian, and this wine captures that warmth without losing its crystalline focus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45407060230201,"sku":"NYC-GCR-`GCRU4330-24`-012626-3","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ronco-del-Gnemiz-Sauvignon-Sol-2024-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1772031112"},{"product_id":"ronco-del-gnemiz-sauvignon-salici-2024-750ml","title":"Ronco del Gnemiz, Sauvignon Salici, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eYounger vines (planted 1997), lighter soils, lower elevation—Salici represents a distinctly different Sauvignon expression within Gnemiz's portfolio. Where Peri emphasizes mineral complexity and structural presence, Salici prioritizes brightness and aromatic finesse. The lighter soil composition on the lower Rosazzo hill aspect creates faster drainage, moderate vigor, and conditions favoring brighter, crisper aromatic expression with lower alcohol potential. The 2024 vintage's September rainfall variability would have been managed well by lighter soils with superior drainage, potentially preserving natural acidity better than the heavier marl of other parcels. Gnemiz's approach to Salici mirrors Peri's restrained philosophy: whole-cluster pressing, used barrel and wooden vat fermentation, zero malolactic fermentation, zero batonnage, extended wood aging, unfined and unfiltered, minimal sulfite. But the vineyard's terroir—younger vines, lighter soils, lower elevation—draws a distinctly different wine. This Sauvignon sings brightness and freshness, emphasizing aromatics and textural subtlety over weight and minerality. The comparison between Peri (old vines, marl, complexity) and Salici (younger vines, light soils, brightness) demonstrates how terrain itself creates distinct expressions from identical winemaking philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45407060295737,"sku":"NYC-GCR-`GCRU4322-24`-012626-5","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ronco-del-Gnemiz-Sauvignon-Salici-2024-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1772031116"},{"product_id":"ronco-del-gnemiz-friulano-san-zuan-2024-750ml","title":"Ronco del Gnemiz, Friulano San Zuan, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eFriulano—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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45407060361273,"sku":"NYC-GCR-`GCRU4324-24`-012626-7","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ronco-del-Gnemiz-Friulano-San-Zuan-2024-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1772031119"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/ronco-del-gnemiz.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}