Friulano Ferruccio Sgubin – 2023

The wine Friulano by Ferruccio Sgubin

The Friulano from the Ferruccio Sgobin winery is produced from Friulano grapes grown exclusively in the estate vineyards located in the Mernico area of Dolegna del Collio, in the province of Cormons, in the heart of the DOC Collio region in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Situated 150 meters above sea level, the vineyard features soil rich in marl and sandstone, locally known as Ponca. The winery has been certified organic (BIO) since 2023, and it has practised sustainable cultivation in previous years, with a particular focus on the protection of bees.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest is conducted entirely by hand when the grapes achieve the ideal balance of sugars and acidity. Once the grapes are in the cellar, the winemaking begins with skin maceration, followed by gentle pressing. The must ferments at a controlled temperature of 16°C in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in steel “sur lies” until spring following the harvest. After blending and bottling, it rests in the cellar for a few additional months before being released to the market.

Tasting the wine by Ferruccio Sgubin winery

Straw yellow with an intense and complex aroma, featuring delightful notes of ripe fruit, complemented by hints of aromatic herbs, finishing with the distinctive scent of bitter almond. It is soft and round on the palate, with a pleasant minerality. The wine is fresh and has a persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

This wine serves excellently as an aperitif and pairs well with cured meats, fish, and white meats. Try it with San Daniele prosciutto.

THE WINERY

The winery was founded in 1960 when Ferruccio Sgubin fell in love with the Mernico Hill in Dolegna del Collio, located in Friuli Venezia Giulia. This marked the beginning of his winemaking journey. It is a family-run business that has been cultivating plots, parcels, and crus with rich histories for over 60 years… keep reading