Rino Russolo makes wines on the plain of Friuli near the Veneto , which is called Grave at northeast of Venice . The vineyards are sheltered on the north by the foothills of the Dolomites (Southern Alps) and on the south side by the Adriatic Sea providing sufficient moisture and a fresh sea breeze. The Friuli region in the northeast of Italy, is at the origin of some of the finest white wines in the country. The climate is cool and the air is exceptionally pure due to the further located Alps. In short, the ideal conditions for the production of fine and aromatic quality wines. Here Rino Russolo started his winery in 1925 as one of the first Italians with a degree in oenology. Today, the leadership is in the hands of his grandson Rino Jr. In Russolo they strive for the highest possible quality. The largest part of the grape varieties used is of French origin. The special climate and specific soil results in these typical wines.
Clear, light straw-yellow color. Immediately noticeable is its pleasant and airy character. Aromas of yellow fruits such as peach, pineapple, and a subtle hint of apricot come forward, accompanied by floral notes of jasmine and linden blossom, followed by spicier impressions of white pepper and ginger. The wine has a smooth and supple mouthfeel, with a nice balance. The finish is airy and medium in length.
Ruby red color in the center of the glass, fading to garnet red at the edges (Pinot Noir). Medium ripe fruit notes of blue and blackberries, raspberries, violets, and red roses. Pleasant and soft with a light drying bitterness. Airy overall but wonderfully structured. Extremely smooth to drink with a deliciously dry finish.
Deep red with violet reflections. Fruity fragrance that recalls raspberries, blackberries, wild berries. Harmonic and with a good fullness for the palate. The soft tannins also allow this wine to be drunk fresh.
Pale yellow color. It has the typical fragrance of white fleshed fruit as well as acacia flowers. As a young wine the fermentative aromatic notes stand out. In the mouth it is elegantly fruity and well structured. Good balance between acidity and aroma with a long and persistent finish.
Pale yellow colour. The bouquet is fine, slightly aromatic with notes of apple and acacia flowers that marry well with the hints of vanilla. In the mouth it is a, dry, fresh and well-structured wine. Particularly pleasant is the creaminess that it acquires in fermentation in barrels combining with the fruity aromatic notes.
AWARDS: 93 Punti Guida Maroni / Due stelle ★★ Veronelli Guida Oro 2021
Straw yellow color, slightly greenish. The floral aroma is then enhanced by ermentation in acacia barrels. To the mouth it is velvety, intense with moderate acidity. The sweet tannins of this essence make the bitter almond scent less aggressive.
Straw yellow color, slightly greenish. The floral aroma is then enhanced by ermentation in acacia barrels. To the mouth it is velvety, intense with moderate acidity. The sweet tannins of this essence make the bitter almond scent less aggressive.
Pale yellow color. It has the typical fragrance of white fleshed fruit as well as acacia flowers. As a young wine the fermentative aromatic notes stand out. In the mouth it is elegantly fruity and well structured. Good balance between acidity and aroma with a long and persistent finish.
Not overly intense straw yellow color. Noteworthy, typical aroma, reminiscent of yellow flowers, sage, mint, pepper or tomato leaf; at the right maturity, there are also notes of fruit such as peaches and apricots. A wine with good structure and acidity.
Deep straw yellow color. Intense aroma, hot notes that recall very ripe fruit. Pleasantly full and rounded, it is a wine whose ideal acidity is well masked by the elegant body. A balancing act that make this wine pleasantly unique.
A wine of not overly deep a red, which in some years is considered as not very intense. Delicate, fruity and complex aroma that evolves after aging in barrels, with hints of goudron and vanilla. A wine with excellent structure, velvety and soft.
AWARDS: 97 Punti Guida Maroni / Due stelle ★★ Veronelli Guida Oro 2021
Merlot 90%, Refosco 5%, Pignolo 5%. Wine of a deep red color with slightly violet hints. A typical aroma of ripe wild berries. Its bouquet evolves into hints of vanilla, licorice and spices. A full and velvety wine on The palate, with excellent tannic structure, never aggressive on the palate even when it is young.
AWARDS: 92 Punti Guida Luca Maroni / Tre stelle ★★★ Veronelli Guida Oro 2021
Merlot 90%, Refosco 5%, Pignolo 5%. Wine of a deep red color with slightly violet hints. A typical aroma of ripe wild berries. Its bouquet evolves into hints of vanilla, licorice and spices. A full and velvety wine on The palate, with excellent tannic structure, never aggressive on the palate even when it is young.
AWARDS: 92 Punti Guida Luca Maroni / Tre stelle ★★★ Veronelli Guida Oro 2021