UNIQUE WINES, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY: a connoisseur's choice

Ronco Cliona's vineyards nestle in the hills of Eastern Friuli at Pinzano Al Tagliamento in Pordenone province. They were planted in 1992 with the objective of recreating the famous wines made from native vines for which Friuli was once famous, which formed an important part of the economy during the rule of the Savorgnon dynasty (1352-1810).

The vines planted were once widespread in the commune of Pinzano but following the ravages of phyloxera in the 19th century, their use gradually dwindled to the verge of extinction as higher yielding, earlier maturing, international varieties are planted. The native vines such as Piculit Neri, Ucelut, Sciaglin. were famed for their intense bouquet and perfume. These characteristics partly derive from the free draining soils found in Pinzano which are rich in calcium and magnesium, elements that confer finess and elegance to wine as well as the microclimate which boasts mountain breezes from the Alps in the spring and summer helping to develop healthy, mature grapes with special aromas.

The Maley family have dedicated the last 10 years to rebuilding the reputation of these unique wines with particular attention to the continuous improvement of the vines and hence grape quality and the wine making. A growing body of appreciative customers from Shanghai to Siena, Tokyo to Torino are testament to our work.

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