Ronchi di Cialla, Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino 1992 (Pre-Sale Arriving 5/10)

Ronchi di Cialla is an iconic producer in Friuli in northeastern Italy. It was founded by Dina and Paolo Rapuzzi, who established the tradition of keeping back-vintages of their top bottlings at the winery, releasing them decades later at their drinking peak. That practice brings this 30+ year-old red wine to you now. It's made entirely from schioppettino, a local grape variety that Dina and Paolo brought back from extinction in the 1970s. They craft the peppery, savory red variety in a firm, high-acid style that requires significant age to soften and unwind in the bottle.