Ronchi di Cialla, Ribolla Gialla 2023

Walking distance from the Slovenian border in a cool, rainy valley in northeastern Italy, the Rapuzzi family has established Ronchi di Cialla as a benchmark of Friuli. The current generation, Ivan and Pierpaolo, make this medium-bodied, textured white from the local ribolla gialla grape. Friuli is currently the most exciting white wine region in Italy. Bottles like this are the reason why.

Tastes like: Ripe pear, acacia, lemon curd, salted almonds.

How to drink: Chilled with grilled shrimp, soft cheeses, or all kinds of cured meats.