A delicate variety, in the vineyard but also in the glass. One of the most elegant white wines in the world that in Collio manages to express its typical and distinctive refinement with freshness and authenticity.

Rare microclimate, focused clonal research and careful selection of the best grapes and peculiar enhancement of Friulian indigenous vine varieties create a limited production which embraces the special characteristics of the typical Collio vineyards. They are the whites and reds of the Sant ’Helena line, a superior expression of the quality of Fantinel wines.

Within the gorgeous frame of the vineyards in Vencò-Dolegna del Collio, a few steps from the boundary with Slovenia, Tenuta Sant ’Helena stands out. The mild climate, provided by the pro-section of the Julian Alps northwards and the openness to the Adriatic sea southwards and the fertile soil made up of sandstone marls from Eocene origin create a magnificent environment for grape growing. “Ponca” is, in the Friulian language, the name of this superb terroir. It represents the fundamental starting point from which particular production styles are developed, such as the cold maceration of white grapes, through a short contact with the skins, and a light resining of red grapes, that are enriched with structure and personality. This is how wines with an intriguing aromatic set, a robust and embracing body and astonishing evolution potentialities are created.

Pairing Suggestions: Fish dishes (from salads to raw seafood to risottos), cheese-based appetizers and first courses, vegetable soups.

Maturation: Part of the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks; part in French oak barriques and tonneaux. After the creation of the blend in late spring, the wine ages in the bottle for at least 6 months.