Agenda

NOVEMBER 2024

Ready, steady, FIVI!

On 23, 24 and 25 November we are waiting for you at BolognaFiere for the 13th Mercato dei Vignaioli Indipendenti. Together with us, more than one thousand winemakers: and will you be there, won’t you?

OCTOBER 2024

Falstaff Sparkling Special 2024: awarded Ronco Calino Brut and Satèn

The most relevant culinary magazine for German-speaking countries has assigned 90 and 93 points respectively to our Franciacorta Satèn and Brut 

OCTOBER 2024

Travelling Festival Franciacorta 2024: all to Genoa!

On Monday, October 14, the magnificent halls of Palazzo Ducale in Genoa will host the third stage of the traveling Festival Franciacorta 2024.

SEPTEMBER 2024

Ronco Calino Rosé is TOP WINE

The prestigious acknowledgment to the wine, which comes from the 2025 Slow Wine Guide, adds up to the prize BOTTIGLIA to the winery for the second year running. 

SEPTEMBER 2024

Thank You, Mr. Paolo

On Tuesday, September 17, Mr. Paolo Radici, founder of Ronco Calino, left us. His loyalty, his foresight and his determination will be the coordinates for us to never stop dreaming. 

JUNE 2024

Here we close “safely“: from the Riserva to the n.v. Brut, the enhancement of Franciacorta Ronco Calino wines also passes through the cork

An optimal closure helps protecting the meticulous work carried out in the vineyard and in the cellars, as well as allowing us to limit the levels of added sulphites: here is why we have been choosing Mytik DIAM technical corks since 2012.

MAY 2024

The bee and the vineyard: friends in biodiversity

Caring “nurses” and environmental sentinels, bees are responsible for 80% of pollination in nature: this is why their presence in the vineyard is so important.

APRIL 2024

Sunday, April 28: vertical tasting of Franciacorta Satèn

A journey backwards in time, from the 2011 to the 1999 harvest, to retrace together the evolution of Ronco Calino in step with the climate changes of the last twenty years.

APRIL 2024

From April 14 to 17, 2024 Vinitaly opens its doors: we’ll be there, and you?

One among the best known wine and spirits exhibition in the world is coming back: Ronco Calino awaits you in Pavillon 8 (FIVI), at Desk 18 of the Area B8/B9. 

MARCH 2024

March is coming, and we are waiting for it with our glasses raised!

On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March the Spring Festival comes with its first edition, while on Sunday 24 we are waiting for you with Hidden Identitities, our new blind tasting format. On Saturday 9 Crescendo in the Vineyard returns and will stay with us until October. 

FEBRUARY 2024

Wine Advocate: three Franciacorta Ronco Calino reviewed by the renowned magazine signed by Robert Parker

Monica Larner, Italian reviewer for the American magazine, awards 91, 92 and 93 points respectively to our Franciacorta Brut, Satèn and Brut 2016.

JANUARY 2024

The dream Ronco Calino is more alive than ever: Crociate is the first vineyard we “give life” to

Work is underway in the brand new 3,70 hectares in the municipality of Cazzago San Martino, which in April will welcome Chardonnay and Pinot Nero vine cuttings.

NOVEMBER 2023

Sparkle 2024: Riserva “Centoventi” 2010 conquers Le 5 Sfere

On Saturday, December 2nd in Rome, Franciacorta “Centoventi” 2020 will be awarded Le 5 Sfere, assigned by the guide Sparkle 2024 to 91 labels among the best Italian dry sparkling wines. 

NOVEMBER 2023

Wine Enthusiast: Franciacorta Brut 2016 is worth 93 points

The prestigious US magazine assigns our Franciacorta Brut 2016 93 points: special mention to the vigorous freshness and distinctive minerality.

NOVEMBER 2023

Different spaces, same philosophy: FIVI 2023 is in Bologna

From November 25th to 27th, more than 1.000 Independent Winegrowers await you at BolognaFiere for the FIVI Wine Market 2023.

SEPTEMBER 2023

Last stop: Lake Como!

On Monday, September 25th the traveling Festival Franciacorta 2023 closes the summer season with its third and last stop on Lake Como.

September 2023

Franciacorta Brut is TOP WINE - VINO SLOW

Slow Wine 2024 awards twice Ronco Calino: Franciacorta Brut is TOP WINE - VINO SLOW and the winery receives the badge BOTTIGLIA.

SEPTEMBER 2023

Franciacorta Festival 2023: Picnic d'Autore

On Saturday, September 16th and on Sunday, September 17th, Cadebasi's "buffetti" return to Ronco Calino in an exclusive picnic format.

SEPTEMBER 2023

Franciacorta Festival 2023 - Vertical tasting

On Saturday, September 16th and on Sunday, September 17th, visit of the cellars and tasting of five historic vintages of Franciacorta Brut from 2012 to 2008.

SEPTEMBER 2023

Franciacorta Festival 2023 - Tasting of Magnum bottles

After the visit of the cellars, tasting of two Franciacorta Millesimati in large format, paired with a tasting of local cold cuts.

JUNE 2023

Next stop: Versilia!

Summer is coming, together with the second stop of the Festival Franciacorta 2023 around Italy. The next appointment is scheduled for Monday, June 19th in Marina di Pietrasanta. 

MAY 2023

Perugia calls, Franciacorta answers

On Monday, May 8th, the residence Posta Donini close to Perugia will host the first traveling Festival Franciacorta of 2023. 

APRIL 2023

Vinitaly is back from April 2 to 5

Come and discover the Franciacorta Collection by Ronco Calino at Pavilion 8 (FIVI), Area F8/F9, Desk 19.

MARCH 2023

Auguri Papà! - Write it on the bottle

On Sunday, March 12, customize your magnum-size bottle with a glass calligraphy class.

NOVEMBER 2022

It’s FIVI time!

From 27th to 28th November 2022 the Piacenza Expo hosts the 11th edition of the FIVI Wine Market.

OCTOBER 2022

Franciacorta Brut 2015 is TOP WINE

Slow Wine 2023 awards our Franciacorta Brut 2015 the prestigious recognition of TOP WINE.

SEPTEMBER 2022

Festival Franciacorta 2022: Picnic d'Autore

On Sunday, September 11th and 18th, Cadebasi comes to the winery and brings its "buffetti" in a tasty picnic busket. 

SEPTEMBER 2022

Festival Franciacorta 2022: tour and tasting

At the most awaited event of the year, tasting of Franciacorta Brut and Vintage Magnum size paired with cold cuts. 

JUNE 2022

Rosé Radijan: recognisability within and outside the bottle

Radijan is the first Franciacorta to show the brand new collar with the monogram RC.

JUNE 2022

Welcome back, Sinfonia No.13!

Skillful blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the Sinfonia No.13 is back with the 2008 vintage.

MAY 2022

“Mamma che bontà!”: Sunday 8th May picnic in the vineyard

For Mother's Day, one of the most beloved events is back: the picnic in the vineyard.

FEBRUARY 2022

AGRIcoltura100: special acknowledgement for Ronco Calino

The research led by Confagricoltura and Reale Mutua Assicurazioni and presented in Rome awarded Ronco Calino as the most virtuous agricultural enterprise for quality of work and employment of young people.

OCTOBER 2021

Franciacorta Satèn is TOP WINE – VINO SLOW

Slow Wine 2022: among the wines awarded by the Guide there is also our Franciacorta Satèn.

SEPTEMBER 2021

September 18-19: La Polpetteria's turn

For the second appointment of Franciacorta Festival, Roberta Lamberti proposes three delicious polpette from her caravan, to be matched with two vintages of Franciacorta Brut in big format.

SEPTEMBER 2021

September 11-12: In Croissanteria Lab arrives

Franciacorta Festival 2021: In Croissanteria Lab brings the lobster roll among the hills of Adro. Accompanying it, two vintages of Franciacorta Brut Nature in Magnum format.

JUNE 2021

The new Vintage is ready

The pleasantness of the vintage in an intense and captivating Franciacorta. The result of a rigorous selection of grapes and a very long aging, Brut 2014 is now available.

APRIL 2021

Biopass, the passport for life in the soil

Knowing the biodiversity of each plot to better manage the vineyard, respecting the life that inhabits it: thanks to Biopass, we can.

APRIL 2021

Beyond the vineyard: oaks, olive trees and care of green spaces

The wood is a precious good, that's why the trees of Ronco Calino deserve our best attention.

MARCH 2021

Innate delicacy: which Franciacorta do you think of?

Very fine perlage and gentle effervescence. According to our "recipe", Satèn is a Blanc de Blancs of only Chardonnay that releases the fresh and intense aromas of a spring day.

FEBRUARY 2021

When sun and water “nourish” the winery

From organic farming to renewable energy, the Ronco Calino oasis has never been so "green".

OCTOBER 2020

New dress for Curtefranca Leànt and Ponènt

After the Franciacortas, the Curtefrancas also dress in essentials.

The new red Ponènt 2018 and white Leànt 2019, both organic, are available again.

JUNE 2020

News from the UK: VIND welcomes Ronco Calino

VIND, the new global wine tourism platform, chose Ronco Calino as one of its first destinations in Franciacorta. A practical tool to discover unusual wine itineraries. 

MAY 2020

Let's reopen together from Saturday, May 30th

We are excited: our hidden oasis among the vineyards is ready to welcome you again in complete safety in the weekend of the Republic day, May 30 and 31 and June 1 and 2. 

APRIL 2020

New vintage and new look for our Brut Nature

The 2015 tailor-made Franciacorta by Ronco Calino is back. Blend of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, it is dedicated to the bravest, who seek the purity of nature in the glass. 

FEBRUARY 2020

Insi&me in Franciacorta, food, culture and wine Festival

Insi&me in Franciacorta on 6th, 7th and 8th March. The first edition of the food and culture Festival will brighten up the territory of Franciacorta with wine tastings, four-hands dinners and cultural events. Come and discover our hidden oasis on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th.  

JANUARY 2020

Sweden calling

Sweden discovers Ronco Calino and nominates it wine destination in Lombardy. The booking website Winetourism.com and the article by Per Svensson on Vinjournalen.se confirm it.   

JANUARY 2020

Barrels, how and why

In 2007 Ronco Calino stopped using malolactic fermentations and decided to "value" 46 shades of Chardonnay in the barrels.

DECEMBER 2019

Saying goodbye to a 2019 full of emotions

Looking back together to the highlights of a 2019 full of news for Ronco Calino: new rooms to welcome you, new image of our Franciacortas, new fresh and contemporary logo. 

NOVEMBER 2019

Corriere della Sera writes about Ronco Calino

Lara Imberti Radici talks about our story from the dawn of its beginnings up to our times in the beautiful article by Maurizio Bertera on Corriere della Sera, Brescia edition.

NOVEMBER 2019

The new Vintage Brut

The unique and irreplaceable personality of the harvest emerges in this Franciacorta. The organoleptic notes of crisp fruit of harvest 2012 tell us about a fresh and long spring. 

OCTOBER 2019

A new look for our Franciacortas

Brut, Satèn and Rosé Radijan show a new fresh and graceful look. From the next year, the Vintages will change too.

And Satèn is officially organic for the first time.

AUGUST 2019

Baomania in Franciacorta

On September 14-15th the exotic baos, Asian-inspired loaves filled with fusion delicacies and prepared by 18B, will meet Franciacorta Brut and Satèn for two days of taste discovery. 

JUNE 2019

Erbamat, the ancient grape that looks to the future

The native white variety, that has recently been introduced in the Franciacorta Disciplinary given to its interesting characteristics, is cultivated in Ronco Calino's organic vineyards too. 

MAY 2019

1000 Miglia in Brescia and Ronco Calino in the glass

Franciacorta is the official sparkling wine of 1000 Miglia and will turn Brescia into a Franciacorta district offering tastings, side-events and dedicated menus. 

We will be there too!

MAY 2019

Franciacorta Festival in the pink lounge

The Rosé will be the protagonist of the Franciacorta Summer Festival: on Sunday, May 19 our new lounge overlooking the vineyards will host the tasting of Franciacorta Rosé Radijan accompanied by the premium Mortadella Favola Gran Riserva by Palmieri.

APRIL 2019

Our Vinitaly is Nature

Vinitaly is just around the corner and our news is called Nature 2014.

Come and discover the freshness and persistence of this new vintage at Vinitaly; Lombardia Pavilion, Franciacorta area, A17.

MARCH 2019

A new home for winelovers

A contemporary tasting room and a new lounge: we totally renewed our hospitality area, which is ready to welcome the wine lovers who look for a shelter surrounded by an organic oasis out of the ordinary. 

FEBRUARY 2019

Franciacorta Festivals on tour

Spring is around the corner and it's time for Franciacorta to go on tour. Ronco Calino and the other winemakers from Consorzio Franciacorta are ready to travel along Italy - and abroad - to spread the word of Franciacorta and to hold tastings in selected charming locations.

JANUARY 2019

The Power of Beauty

DECEMBER 2018

Sinfonia No.13, music for demanding palates

Arriving in wineshops just in time for Christmas is the second edition of Sinfonia No.13, the much sought-after wooden gift-box of twin bottles of this 2005 vintage Franciacorta. This capsule edition, limited to just 115 boxes, was inspired by the figure of Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Italy’s greatest 20th-century pianist.

DECEMBER 2018

Not only wine: Ronco Calino releases its Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVO)

In that enchanted corner of Franciacorta that enfolds our winery and vineyards grow 220 olive trees, bearing the leccino, frantoio e pendolino olive varieties, and no less than our vineyards, the olives are cultivated in accord with organic principles.