The unwavering dedication of the Gallo family to vineyards and wine dates back over a century and is rooted in the labor and determination of family members over three generations.Gianfranco, who has managed the estate since 1978, introduced radical viticultural programs and has devoted painstaking attention to winemaking practices; these initiatives have given the stamp of unique personality to the wines of Vie di Romans over the last 20 years, making them some of the most premier wines in the entire peninsula.The 50 hectares of vineyards are located in a niche microclimate that benefits from soil rich in alluvial fans and minerals that have been carried there by glaciers over the millennia, as well as, the Bora winds from the east that result in large, daily temperature fluctuations.
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James Suckling 96 “Beautiful rose-color with lots of ripe pear, golden apple, mango and pineapple on the nose. Hint of honey. It’s full-bodied and creamy on
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James Suckling 94 Wild aromas of peaches and fresh herbs with lemons follow through to a full body and creamy texture. Very tangy, fruity and intense.
James Suckling 95 "Aromas of cooked apple, lemon and crushed stones with some aniseed and licorice. Full-bodied and tight with a powerful structure and mouth feel
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Decanter 95 Intriguing blend of floral, perfumed Malvasia and Friulano with steely Riesling results in an aromatic nose with grapey aromas coupled with lime and salty
James Suckling 95 "Sliced apples and limes with hints of honey and lemon tea. Full body. Very intense flavors with powerful acidity and brightness on the
Wine & Spirits 91 "Notes of white pepper and grassy herbs accent this wine's flavor of lime and white grapefruit. Hints of raw honey soften its
James Suckling 93 "A beautifully colored and intense pinot grigio with sliced cooked apples and peaches and hints of watermelon and almonds. Full body. Very creamy
James Suckling 93 “Vivid peach pit, red guavas, cloves, dried rose petals, lavender, dried herbs and nutmeg. Full body, a very phenolic and oily texture with
James Suckling 94 "Lemon and apple curd, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, pie crust, dried apricots and papaya. Full-bodied and very textured with a butteriness, but forthright acidity
Wine Enthusiast 91 “Mature orchard fruit, candied citrus, toasted oak and vanilla aromas emerge in the glass. The round polished palate offers baked yellow apple, pineapple
James Suckling 93 "Plenty of sliced apple, grass and fennel seed character. Medium body, tangy acidity and smoky, slate aftertaste. Always excellent. Drink now."~JS Vinous Media 90 "Bright
James Sucklingm 93 "I like this skin contact style of pinot grigio with light pink hue. Full body, spiced pear and apricot character and long
Winery Notes "The 124 acres of vineyards are located in a niche microclimate that benefits from soil rich in alluvial fans and minerals that have been
James Suckling 94 "This remains one of the most structured Pinot Grigios in the world with a dense palate that shows cooked apple, peach, and lemon
"Matured on it's lees for 7 months this is a serious Pinot Grigio. The contact with the skins gives the wine an amber or
James Suckling 95 "A rich and round white with sliced apple, apple pie, cream and creme brulée aromas and flavors. Full body, very long and flavorful.
James Suckling 94 "A rich, oily chardonnay with vanilla, apple-pie and lemon character. Hints of toasted coconut too. Full body, lots of fruit and an intense,
Wine Advocate 93 "Another spectacular wine from Vie di Romans, the 2011 Friuli Isonzo Rive Alte Pinot Grigio Dessimis could technically be classified as a white
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