Fantinel "Tenuta Sant'Helena Rocciaponca" Pinot Grigio Collio DOC
(Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92]

About the Winery:
Fantinel was founded in 1969, when restaurateur and hotelier, Paron Mario Fantinel, acquired his first vineyards in the Collio area of northern Friuli. With now the third generation represented by Marco, Stefano, and Mariaelena, what started as a small agricultural company has become an internationally prestigious winery and ambassador of Friulian wine-making throughout the world. The philosophy of Fantinel is to employ passion, tradition, and innovation through a close bond with the origins and ancestral wisdom of Friuli, producing wines that embrace excellence and offer real emotions that convey the authenticity of the land. With over 300 hectares of vineyards divided into the renowned DOC Grave, Prosecco, and Collio zones, Fantinel comprises a stunning lineup: beautiful sparkling wines, Borgo Tesis, the distinct estate of Tenuta Sant’Helena, and the crown jewel La Roncaia. Gaining success in over 90 countries at top-level, prestigious restaurants and specialized shops, Fantinel’s rapidly growing success is confirmed by remarkable reviews received by international press.

About this Wine:

TASTING NOTES Deep straw-yellow with coppery tinges, this wine is subtly aromatic and fruity. With age, it acquires a powerful bouquet of dry hay and toasted almonds. A solidly built wine, dry with a slight touch of tannins. Pairs well with hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, soups, and risottos.

CULTIVATION Practicing sustainable farming. Harvest at the beginning of September.

VINIFICATION Cold maceration with limited skins contact.

100% Pinot Grigio

13% Alcohol

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - James Suckling:
"A fruity and lively pinot grigio that has notes of grapefruit, peach, pear and juniper berry. It’s creamy and medium-bodied with bright acidity. Long and vibrant finish. Drink now.” (Jul 2024)