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2022 Formentini Sauvignon Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
$19.99
Occupying a strategic location at the highest point in the region, which overlooks present day Slovenia, and once constituting an integral part of 16th century Venetian land holdings, a castle was built as a bulwark, first against the Ottomans and, subsequently, the Hapsburg empire. In 1615-1617, during the Wars of Gradisca, the nearby town of St. Florian (near the castle and its vineyards) was conquered by the Venetians, who found in the cellars of Castello Formentini “three hundred casks of wine exquisite,” according to a an account recorded by the Formentini family. So it is safe to say that wine from the vineyards surrounding the Castello Formentini and the hills of San Floriano has been made here ever since and the Formentini cellar is in fact, considered one of the oldest in Collio.
Today, there is a modern winery located opposite the castle, which is still owned by the Formentini family. At Conti Formentini, Winemaker Cristian Scrinzi manages 30 growers who have been supplying the winery for decades. The focus of the winery is on varietal-driven, aromatic whites typical of the area, including Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Friuli
- Appellation Collio
- Style White Wine
- Producer Formentini
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Sauvignon Blanc
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Aromatic, Zippy, Bright and Fresh