On February 6th, 1930, Daniele Venica signed a preliminary purchase agreement for a farmhouse in Cerò, a location within the municipality of Dolegna del Collio, thus becoming the progenitor of the Venica family and the founder of the namesake estate. At that time, the central part of the estate consisted of approximately 10 hectares, including a rural house, a barn, vineyards, fruit trees, and surrounding arable land. Therefore, the Sauvignon "Ronco del Cerò" is a particularly significant wine for the winemakers of Dolegna, as it evokes the origins of the winery and is historically connected to four generations of the family.
History
On February 6th, 1930, Daniele Venica signed a preliminary purchase agreement for a farmhouse in Cerò, a location within the municipality of Dolegna del Collio.
Traditions
At that time, the central part of the estate consisted of approximately 10 hectares, including a rural house, a barn, vineyards, fruit trees, and surrounding arable land.
Vineyard
Therefore, the Sauvignon "Ronco del Cerò" is a particularly significant wine for the winemakers of Dolegna, as it evokes the origins of the winery and is historically connected to four generations of the family.
Awards
14 years
9 years
13 years
10 years
4 years
3 years
Technical information
Alcool in vol. %
13,50%
Total acidity ‰
4.74‰
Harvest
Grapes were harvested and destemmed between August 24th and September 13th, 2022.
Vinification | Aging
After harvesting, the grapes are macerated for about 18 hours at a temperature of 11/12°C in dedicated containers, protected from oxygen with innovative systems that recycle fermentation carbon dioxide, in order to minimize the use of antioxidants. Approximately 10% of the wine matures in large wooden barrels of 20/27 hectoliters, while the remaining portion is aged in stainless steel containers.
Bottling
The wine was bottled during the full moons between March and June 2023.
Sensory information
Color
The greenish hues present in its youth evolve into vibrant shades of intense straw yellow.
Olfactory notes
The vineyards' different orientations - North, South, and Southeast - provide a broad olfactory spectrum. The South-facing orientation and prolonged afternoon sun exposure bring forth distinct warm and fruity notes of yellow peach and melon; meanwhile, cooler climates contribute the classic elegant and vegetal aromas like elderflower.
Taste profile
On the palate, it confirms its elegance. The sip is fresh, rich in salinity, with intriguing floral and fruity undertones. It is substantial, well-structured, and possesses a good taste-olfactory persistence.
To be paired with
Vegetable ravioli, grilled prawns with lime, fried zucchini flowers, oven-grilled gratin scallops, tagliolini with salmon and aromatic herbs.
Serving temperature
12/13°C
Aging potential
over 10 years
The Wine
The vineyard and the vine
Ronco del Cerò
The vineyards of this Sauvignon Blanc are located within the Collio DOC region, spread across the hills and the surroundings of the company complex. The orientation, exposure, and altitude vary, and this results in the grape harvest taking place at different times.
The vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most internationally recognized grape varieties worldwide, loved by the people of Friuli as a native variety.
A timeless classic, delicate, noble, and elegant. Originating from Bordeaux, in Italy, Sauvignon has found its ideal environment on the marly sandstone soils of the hills of the Collio DOC region, embracing the variability of the soil and climate that now expresses its character.
