Italian wines in the world: Ronco Blanchis’ Chardonnay Particella 3

We write it without fear of exaggeration: it is one of the best Chardonnay that we have tasted in recent years. The excellent work done by Ronco Blanchis with their Chardonnay “Particella 3” is an excellent job. The name already explains the commitment of the Friulian company to link each of its products to specific vineyards. In this case we are on the summit of the Blanchis hill, right in the vineyard of about one hectare (with marly and sandstone soil) called particle number 3, clearer and more transparent than that.
It is clear that we are in the presence of a perfect terroir to enhance the characteristics of the Chardonnay and the use of wood both during vinification and aging (in barrique, both fermentation and aging for 6 months) does not obscure the identity of the best-known white vine in the world.
Already on the nose the Chardonnay makes perfectly feel its most typical notes starting from the apple, and of the pear but also evident the orange blossom sensations and then more tropical hints of pineapple. In the mouth a very pleasant fresh silkiness, a perfect balance and a very persistent light almond finish.
We paired it with a delicious curry rice.

Ronco Blanchis is a young company located under the slopes of Collio, precisely in Mossa, in the province of Gorizia (Friuli). Founded in 2000, the company have been lead by Giancarlo Palla and his sons Alberto and Lorenzo. However, the land is not so young, on it there once was a company that produced by another name, and with it it’s possible to go back up to the Hapsburg Empire. The fact that the vineyards have been active for a long time, has allowed Giancarlo and his sons to immediately start the business and produce quality wines that are representative of the territory.