Fantinel
Tenuta Sant'Helena Pinot Grigio
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
Deep straw-yellow with coppery tinges. Subtly aromatic, fruity. With age, it acquires a powerful bouquet of dry hay and toasted almonds. On the pallet, a solidly built wine, dry with a slight touch of tannins.
Cultivation
Beginning of September harvest start date.
Vinification
Cold maceration with limited skins contact.
Press
2022:
92 points - James Suckling
2021:
90 points - James Suckling
2020:
91 points - James Suckling
90 points - Wine Spectator
APPELLATION
DOC Collio
VARIETAL
Pinot Grigio 100%
ABV
13%