Beautiful pinkish tinge. The bouquet is intense and complex, with hints of fruits (peach, melon and blackberries) and undergrowth scents. On the palate it is full-bodied and velvety, with a pleasant acidity, sweet tannins and a finish rich in mineral sensations. With origins in Italy’s north-eastern province of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

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Fantinel Winery was born from the passion of Mario Fantinel, a well-known hotelier and restaurateur in Friuli Venezia Giulia (a region in the north-east of Italy). His love for wine was inherited by his children who expanded the families’ vineyard properties into the best areas of the Friuli region. What began as a small agricultural endeavour, is today a third-generation wine company represented by grandsons Marco and Stefano. Fantinel has become an internationally prestigious winery and an ambassador for the craft of Friulian winemaking in the world.

Pairing Suggestions: Perfect as an aperitif, ideal for fried fish dishes, stocafisso, grilled white meats, risotto with truffles, polenta, aged cheeses, gorgonzola etc.

Maturation: Fermentation via natural yeast in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 64°F. The wine matures in steel tanks for 4 months.