Friuli-Venezia Giulia

 

The history of this region is quite particular, given its geographic, ethnical, and cultural location as a frontier hub between central Europe to the north, the Slav regions to the east and the Italian Peninsula to the west and south. One of the oldest inhabited Italian regions, it is believed that the first humans here dated back as far as 20,000 years ago.

Other local whites include Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling Italiaco and Riesling Renano, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo and Malvasia Istriana. This last one is a somewhat metallic wine that complements wonderfully the Adriatic seafood recipes. It should not be confused with the Malvasia produced in Sicily, which is a totally different wine. Among the red produced in Friuli – Venezia Giulia are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Collio and Collio Cabernet, Merlot, Pignolo, Pinot Nero, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Schioppettino, Tazzelenghe, and Terrano.

 

he area Prepotto is located east of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, of north-eastern Italy, bordering Slovenia and the Collio Gorizia, on the other. The distance is about 30 km from the Adriatic Sea and the Julian Alps, which lets you easily sense the large climatic differences between the individual vineyards. These differences strongly express the concept of “terroir”, where the aspect of quality is not simply revealed through comparison but better expressed through the particular characteristics, or even the soul, of the wine itself that is acquired from the territory and its environment.

It is here that the Petrussa family has laid its roots and where brothers Gianni and Paolo continue the work of their forefathers in the vineyards and winery, maintaining top quality and artisanal care. This area is also home to the indigenous grape, Schioppettino, which has graced the tables of many nobles in the past millenium making the grape, and wine, a true symbol of the area.

 

Petrussa, Friulano, Colli Orientali del Friuli D.O.C.

 

 

White Wine

750ml

 

Fresh and involving palate. Pleasant overall sapidity. Intense and long with a sharp aromatic expression that highlights the vineyards’ characteristics.

 

 

 

Merlot Classico, Colli Orientali del Friuli D.O.C.

 

 

Red Wine

750ml

 

An internationally renown grape with deep roots in the territory of Prepotto. Broad and elegant with a full profile and crisp tannins.

 

 

 

Schioppettino del Prepotto, Colli Orientali del Friuli D.O.C.

 

 

Red Wine

750ml

 

In the mouth it shows excellent concentration, balanced with subtle and sensual tannins, unique, elegant, and at the same time masculine.

 

 

Merlot “Rosso Petrussa”, Colli Orientali del Friuli D.O.C

 

 

Red Wine

750ml

 

A Merlot from Prepotto, powerful and austere and enriched with subtle spices that make it intriguing and pleasant.

 

 

 

This small area named Colli Orientali del Friuli, dating back to the Eocene era, with its microclimate and its exposure, is characterised by a sudden and clear diversity from the rest of the territory of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The Colutta Farm –“Bandut” is named after an ancient piece of land bought by Antonio Colutta in the early 1900 ́s, which now belongs to Giorgio Colutta. It produces quality wines in its vineyards of Buttrio, Manzano and Rosazzo, which belong to the prestigious “Parco della vite e del vino” (Vine and wine park) in the Colli Orientali del Friuli.

 

Pinot Grigio, Friuli Colli Orientali D.O.C.

 

 

White Wine

750ml

 

Dry, crisp, fresh, and full.

 

 

 

 

Sauvignon, Friuli Colli Orientali D.O.C.

 

 

White Wine

750ml

 

Dry, crisp, fresh and full.

 

 

 

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Friuli Colli Orientali D.O.C.

 

 

Red Wine

750ml

 

Grassy, dry and tangy, vanillaed.