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Ronco del Gnemiz, Sauvignon Blanc Iris, 2023

White Wine from Friuli, Italy
by Ronco del Gnemiz
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Serena 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.

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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Iris is sharply focused, with a pulse of sour lemon and lime complemented by savory herbs and a hint of spice. It is soothingly round and pliant, with a pretty inner sweetness and fresh acidity propelling ripe pit fruits across the palate. The finish is medium in length, leaving a subtle citrus twang and nuances of mint." —Eric Guido

More about Ronco del Gnemiz

Ronco 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.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled vegetable pasta, seared scallops, goat cheese salad, steamed asparagus, white fish crudo

Tasting Profile

Aromatic white with grapefruit, white peach, and herbaceous notes; crisp acidity and mineral edge provide freshness with a dry, grassy finish.