Ronchi di Cialla 1999 Friuli Colli Orientale Ciallabianco

Sourced from the 4.69 hectare estate vineyard of Quercigh. The Ribolla Gialla and Verduzzo are harvested and fermented together. The Picolit is normally harvested about 10-15 days later. Fermented in barriques, about 10% new and the rest second to fifth passage. Aged for an additional 11 months in those same barriques followed by at least 20 months in bottle. Cialla is a monopole appellation, a recongized sub-zone of Collio Orientali del Friuli where Ronchi di Cialla is the only producer. -Polaner Selections  

This is one of the great ageworthy white wines of Italy! At almost 30 years old there is still some fresh fruit, honied minerality, and a salty depth.