The name ‘ronco’ is Friulian for ‘hillside, terraced vineyard’. Ronco dei Tassi, established in 1989, is named after the badgers (tassi) in this little nook of paradise in the heart of the Collio, bordering the splendid Plessiva National Park. Fabio Coser’s earlier career as a consulting oenologist allowed him privileged knowledge of the area’s terroir so that by the time he chose a property of his own, he already knew the Collio like the back of his hand. The calcareous soil is laboriously terraced to optimise exposure and drainage, and yields superb indigenous varieties, expertly tutored by Fabio and son Enrico into stylish and characterful wines.

Enrico’s project wine, Clic (meaning a ‘small glass of wine to share with friends’ in local dialect), is 40% Friulano, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Riesling. Picked early to maintain freshness and keep the alcohol low, this is a great value Friuli blend that displays the textural notes so typical of the region’s multi-varietal white wines.
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