2021 Ronco dei Tassi Collio Bianco Fosarin, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Fosarin is a 40-40-20 blend of Pinot Bianco, Friulano and Malvasia. Aged for six months in a combination of stainless steel and barriques, this is fresh and fruity in its youth, filling out with time in the bottle to become rich and spicy. Pinot Bianco provides backbone and finesse: Friulano the mid-palate weight and richness: and Malvasia the exotic aromatics that really drive the wine. The key here is that the Malvasia is the rare ‘Istria’ clone, completely different to the many Malvasia clones grown around the country. This is Friuli in a glass and, for the money, amazing value. 

Ronco dei Tassi Collio Bianco DOP Fosarin from Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a sophisticated and complex white blend that beautifully captures the essence of the Collio region’s terroir. Ronco dei Tassi, a family-run winery known for its passion for sustainable practices and winemaking precision, produces this wine using a blend of local varieties: Friulano, Malvasia, and Pinot Bianco. The result is a wine that not only showcases the region’s rich winemaking heritage but also offers an aromatic and textural journey in every sip.

Fosarin greets you with a bouquet of ripe stone fruits like peach and apricot, mingled with citrus zest, almond, and a touch of aromatic herbs. There's also a hint of salinity and minerality—a classic signature of the Collio region's marl-rich soils (known locally as "ponca"). On the palate, this wine is both lush and fresh, balancing creamy, textured flavors of pear and lemon curd with lively acidity and a long, elegant finish that carries subtle floral and nutty notes.

This versatile wine pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, from seafood risotto and grilled fish to creamy pastas and light poultry. It’s the perfect wine for those who appreciate the complexity and elegance of Italian whites with a strong sense of place.