{"product_id":"borgo-del-tiglio-ronco-della-chiesa-2023","title":"Borgo del Tiglio Ronco della Chiesa 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(190, 4, 4);\"\u003e96 points Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink Date: 2026 - 2036\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade with 100% Friulano from old vines, the Borgo del Tiglio 2023 Collio Ronco della Chiesa shows remarkable luminosity and precision, marrying white peach, floral notes and delicate minerality. Sourced from a 1.3-hectare vineyard in Brazzano with vines over 70 years old, the wine is aged for nine months in 250-liter barrique, adding subtle creaminess without overt wood influence. The Ponca soils of marl and sandstone in Collio contribute both structure and finesse. Only 2,659 bottles were produced, underscoring the wine's rarity and focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill we lose this historic and legendary wine\/vineyard?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn November 2025, a tragic landslide in the village adjacent to this vineyard made authorities close access to this vineyard and parts on the Borgo del Tiglio vineyard. There is a real chance that wine is never made from this vineyard again or it is dramatically altered by the authorities to prevent forther landslides that might cause the end of this vineyard's terroir as we know it.  To date, the vines remain unpruned and untended. Authorities have proposed constructing a cement retaining wall and basin above the vineyard, along with gravel erosion channels cutting through 14 rows of ancient vines. All of these measures risk destroying this historic site. Nicola Manferrari is unsure whether he will ever produce his iconic Ronco della Chiesa wine again.  Thank you to Monica Larner at the Wine Advocate for these details:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/wines\/MEjdZxMbvkWQQpA7o\/borgo-del-tiglio-collio-bianco-2023\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLINK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserious Friulano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, coming from a tiny, steeply terraced old-vine vineyard planted in the classic Ponca soils of Collio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright golden-straw in color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the nose is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epronounced and complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite peach, nectarine and pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but this is really about everything underneath it: crushed stone, dried herbs, mint and a wonderful salty\/mineral quality. The palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-full to full-bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with real texture and richness from the old vines and barrel fermentation, balanced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-plus acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that keeps everything fresh and energetic. The flavors are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense and concentrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, layering ripe stone fruit with citrus, herbs and that persistent mineral\/saline character. The finish is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every long, savory and distinctly saline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with lingering notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elime, ginger and almond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is Friulano built more like a great white Burgundy than a simple Italian white, with the concentration, acidity and structure to age beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Friulano\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCollio DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRonco della Chiesa\u003c\/strong\u003e, a single vineyard immediately behind the winery in Brazzano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.2 hectares \/ 3 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep, terraced hillside; one detailed source specifies \u003cstrong\u003esouthwest exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic old vines. The vineyard was established by hand in the \u003cstrong\u003elate 1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the Borgo del Tiglio family now describes portions\/history of the site as approaching 80 years old. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e An old \u003cstrong\u003emassal selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of the local “green” Friulano phenotype, adding considerable genetic diversity to the vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4,500–5,000 vines per hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-arched cane (\u003cem\u003edoppio capovolto\u003c\/em\u003e), specifically used by the estate for Friulano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \u003cstrong\u003eFlysch di Cormòns\/Ponca\u003c\/strong\u003e, with layers of marl and sandstone; the vineyard is particularly associated with \u003cstrong\u003ebrown marl\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The intact layers of marl and sandstone retain enough moisture to sustain the vines through dry periods, while the steep terraces encourage deep root development, drainage and excellent light exposure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroclimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild and protected from the cold northeast winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely gentle pressing designed to avoid extracting Friulano’s potentially coarse or bitter skin components while preserving freshness and salinity. Fermented in small, previously used \u003cstrong\u003e250-liter French oak barrels. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged \u003c\/strong\u003eapproximately 9–10 months in barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiny Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2,600 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C \/ 50–54°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Current merchants suggest drinking through 2036+, while the estate reports having tasted excellent bottles of Ronco della Chiesa at \u003cstrong\u003emore than 30 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vineyard \u0026amp; Soils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRonco della Chiesa is the vineyard that launched Borgo del Tiglio.\u003c\/strong\u003e When Nicola Manferrari took over the property in 1981, he decided to bottle this old Friulano vineyard separately at a time when Friulano\/Tocai was still largely treated as an everyday regional white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe vineyard is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esteep, terraced hillside in Brazzano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, planted on Collio’s classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFlysch di Cormòns—alternating layers of marl and sandstone commonly called Ponca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. Importantly, the site was originally cleared and worked by hand, leaving the underlying geological strata largely intact. Those layers provide excellent drainage while maintaining access to water during dry periods. The combination of old vines, steep terraces, massal-selection plant material and Ponca is a huge part of why this wine has considerably more concentration and longevity than most Friulano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friulano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377019383942,"sku":"KS11981","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/BorgodelTiglioRoncodellaChiesa_94b0c0e0-0f3f-4532-8760-5cbbe6be03cd.png?v=1789323675","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/borgo-del-tiglio-ronco-della-chiesa-2023","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}