Friuli-Venezia Giulia

750ml

Schioppettino

“Today’s ’99 is a serious “deep cut” from this legendary estate: It’s in pristine condition and oozes authenticity, reminiscent of aged Northern Rhône Syrah crossed with Left Bank Bordeaux. Ronchi di Cialla isn’t merely a wine estate but a kind of Friulian wine museum, credited with rescuing not just Schioppettino but a wide assortment of other native varieties from oblivion. For those of you who, like me, are already in the Cialla cult, this one is a no-brainer; for everyone else, this is a landmark Northern Italian red in its golden years. It’s the best mature wine value I’ve seen in a long time”