10/12 Monday Night Wine Dinner: Ronchi di Cialla with Liz Willette
October 12, 2026 05:00 PM until October 12, 2026 09:00 PM
Begin the week the Italian way—around the table with great food, great wine, and genuine company. Each Monday, we highlight a different winemaker or Italian wine region with an intimate three-course prix fixe menu and featured pairings. Meet the winemaker or estate representative, discover the stories behind each bottle, and enjoy dishes inspired by the diverse regional traditions of Italy.
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are always available. Join us for a weekly celebration of Italy’s terroir, table, and timeless hospitality.
Ronchi di Cialla, Saviors of Schioppettino
Ronchi di Cialla is a family-run winery founded in 1970 by Paolo and Dina Rapuzzi in the small Cialla valley of Friuli's Colli Orientali, near the Slovenian border. The family committed early on to growing only indigenous Friulian grapes, and they're best known for rescuing Schioppettino from near extinction after the variety had been declared legally unfit to plant. That effort earned them recognition, and the Cialla cru is now officially tied to their labels.
The estate today is run by sons Pierpaolo and Ivan, who are also trained entomologists and use that background to farm with minimal intervention, earning the winery a Biodiversity Friendly certification. Beyond Schioppettino, they work with other native varieties like Refosco, Ribolla Gialla, Verduzzo, and Picolit, and are known for releasing wines only after long aging, including library vintages going back to the 1980s.
3-Course Prix Fixe | $65
Wine Pairings | $55