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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Italy » Friuli Isonzo
"Slightly pink color (ramato style). The nose is fine, with delicate notes of crushed flowers, sweet red berries, peach and a hint of citrus fruit.
9eItaly » Friuli Isonzo
"The 140.85 acres of Vie di Romans vineyards are located in a niche microclimate that benefits from a soil rich in alluvial fans and minerals
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
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
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
"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 Sucklingm 93 "I like this skin contact style of pinot grigio with light pink hue. Full body, spiced pear and apricot character and long
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
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,
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 "This remains one of the most structured Pinot Grigios in the world with a dense palate that shows cooked apple, peach, and lemon
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
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