Fantinel
Tenuta Sant'Helena Frontiere
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.
Tasting Notes
Bright straw yellow with light golden shades. Rich in nuances, it opens with fragrant floral scents, which recall especially acacia flowers, accompanied by varied and intriguing fruity notes. The palate is structured, harmonious, caresses the palate with silky smoothness. Also the powerful minerality, typical of the terroir from which it comes, is expressed with grace and pleasantness.
Cultivation
Practicing sustainable farming. Vines trained on guyot, harvest at the beginning of September.
Vinification
The best grapes, carefully selected, are harvested manually at the beginning of September. Part of the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks; part in French oak barriques and tonneaux.
Aging
After the creation of the blend in late spring, the wine ages in the bottle for at least 6 months.
Press
2020:
93 points - Decanter (Silver Medal)
91 points - James Suckling
APPELLATION
DOC Collio
VARIETAL
Pinot Bianco 100%
ABV
13%
ALTITUDE
200 meters
SOIL
Marly sandstones (Eocene origin) "Ponca"
AVERAGE AGE
30 years