The name Danieli has always been associated with one of the world's most prominent steel industry groups in a certain period. However, Marina has chosen to follow her love for the local countryside and its beautiful surroundings by devoting herself to the vineyards on the symbolic rolling hills of Buttrio and later expanding into hospitality.

As a third-generation woman, her daughter is the fourth person to oversee and run the lands; Marina has brought the estate to a much grander position than she found it. She grows indigenous grapes on the hills and flatlands of Buttrio carved out by the glaciers. The land is rich in minerals for farming.

Marina has worked long and hard in honor of her family’s name. Borrowing an old symbol of the family, ‘il mus,’ the donkey, which stands for stubbornness, strength, and resilience, also reminds Marina’s grandfather and his witty sense of humor as he chose it as the family’s emblem.

Who: Marina Danieli and family

Where:
Buttrio, Udine • Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Founded: late 1800’s

Land:
35 hectares, 120 meters above sea level

Grapes:
Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Schioppettino, + Merlot

Appellation: Friuli Colli Orientali doc

Viticulture: Sustainable

Annual Production:  

IT’S THE LAW

GRAPE % (In regards to the following M.D. wines):

Pinot Grigio (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Grigio + OAWG

Ribolla Gialla (Wh): Minimum 85% Ribolla Gialla + OAWG

Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG

Schioppettino (Rd): Minimum 85% Schioppettino + OARG

ALC: Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for all non-subzone wines 12.5% for Schioppettino di Prepotto

ABOUT THE FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI DOC

Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

History: Established as the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC in 1970;

Vineyard Area: 1,911 ha / 4,720 acres (2019)Production: 64,000 hl / 711,100 cases (2018)

Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Friulano, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia, Picolit, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Verduzzo

Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pignolo, Pinot Nero, Refosco, Schioppettino, Tazzelenghe

Marina Danieli | Pinot Grigio Ramato

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

Pinot Grigio made in the traditional northern way- before it was white-washed.

APPELLATION: Friuli Colli Orientali doc
GRAPE(S): Pinot Grigio
HARVEST: hand-picked at the end of August first week of September
VINEYARDS: mainly Guyot-trainedSOIL: marl and sandstone soils of Eocene origin.
VINES: 15-25 years
VINIFICATION: Hand-picked grapes are destemmed, short cold maceration of 12 hours with the skins to pull out more color and aromatic components before the fermentation. Soft pressing, fining by flotation. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tank at a controlled temperature (16-18°C). Aging in stainless steel tank with battonage for 18 months. Bottling and then fining for at least six months before sale.
COLOR: Copperery pink.
BOUQUET / TASTE: Like rose gold in a glass! Made with extended contact between the grape skins and the must, this slightly copper-colored wine opens with aromas of orchard fruit and spring blossom. Shimmering! Followed by a satisfying complexity of generously aromatic springtime flowers- jasmine, plum blossoms, and elderflower. Spicy hints of white pepper slowly unfold, with aromas of marjoram, dried apricots, melon, and orange zest blending into noteworthy minerality and fresh acidity.
PAIRINGS: Adaptable and accommodating, an ideal complement to warm evenings as a memorable aperitif. Food + Marina Danieli PG Ramato is a snap! Seared scallops with puréed peas and diced bacon; risotto of all kinds, fillets of fish, tartare, and easy soups all pair fabulously. It is perfectly served in colder weather with warm beets and ricotta; risotto with porcini mushrooms; pasta with sardines; and obvious choices like roasted chicken and pork.

For over 40 years, their vineyards have produced small and compact grape clusters with a dark grey color, full of juice, and with thin skin. Their Pinot Grigio wine is made according to the traditional method, where the grape’s skins are left together with the pulp. The result is a balanced, rich white wine with a distinctive “peach flower” color.

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 12.5
LONGEVITY: 2-3 years
SKU:

Vintage 2021 — 91 points

-Falstaff

Marina Danieli | Ribolla Gialla

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

Delicacy, freshness, vivacity, and grace.

APPELLATION: Friuli Colli Orientali doc
GRAPE(S): Ribolla Gialla
HARVEST: hand-picked in September
VINEYARDS: mainly Guyot-trained
SOIL: marl and sandstone soils of Eocene origin.

VINES: 15-25 years VINIFICATION: destemmed grapes and soft pressing. Fining by flotation. Alcoholic fermentation in a stainless steel tank at a controlled temperature (16-18°C). Aging in stainless steel for 6 months before sale.
COLOR: bright yellow.
BOUQUET / TASTE: Radiant, warm, and floral, this wine has aromas of wildflowers, lime, freshly mown hay, and Mediterranean scrub layered with white roses and orange blossom. It harmonizes entirely with notes of lime, pears, white peaches, and green melon. It is lively, aromatic, and progressive. This wine is well-balanced and refreshing, with loafing and pleasant acidity. The finish is citrusy and slightly bitter, closing with a pleasantly mineral tanginess.
PAIRINGS: Excellent as an aperitif, this wine sinfully matches battered fried vegetables and quiche, flavorsome cheeses, and many fish dishes.

Ribolla Gialla is a white Italian grape grown most prominently in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of North East Italy. They don’t use any chemicals for our Ribolla Gialla, and after a short maceration with the skins, it produces a light-medium-bodied wine with floral aromatics. Fragrant and linear, it has delicate scents of spring tree blossoms and freshly picked green apples, with a good mix of white peaches, pears, and lemon zest. The mineral note adds support, while zesty acidity gives it a tangy, vibrant finish.

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 12.5
LONGEVITY: 2-3 years
SKU:

Marina Danieli | Schioppettino

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

This almost extinct, soulful grape
has rich historical importance in Friuli.

APPELLATION: Friuli Colli Orientali doc
GRAPE(S): Schioppettino
HARVEST: hand-picked in September
VINEYARDS: mainly Guyot-trained
SOIL: marl and sandstone soils of Eocene origin.

VINES: 20-30 yearsVINIFICATION: Winemaking: Grapes are first destemmed, and fermentation with the skins lasts around 10 days. After the press and the separation of the must from the skins, the wine ages in stainless steel for about 1 year.
COLOR: Intense ruby red.
BOUQUET / TASTE: Opens with a blast of freshly milled black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and black fruit. Unlike anything you will ever try, it pairs perfectly with pepper-crusted cold cuts or thickly sliced ham. The mouthfeel is intense and pungently filled with a vibrant nose. Red berries, nutmeg, and white pepper follow the fun aromas of wild berries. It finishes with solid acidity and vibrant energy, slightly sour, hinting of tannin, and full flavor.
PAIRINGS: Served at room temperature, it is perfect with cured meat and Pizza, slightly chilled, and is an excellent match with fried fish.

This unique wine is made from native Schioppettino grapes, an almost extinct varietal until a few years ago. Schioppettino grapes open with a gamey, dried herbed nose. Breathtakingly, it livens on the palate with a crumbing of freshly milled black pepper, cool-weather baking spices, and black fruit. The wine has a slight tartness and sourness and leaves a lasting impression thanks to the healthy integrity of its fresh fruit.

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 12
LONGEVITY: 2-3 years
SKU:

Marina Danieli | Merlot

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

Merlot adapted perfectly, becoming a traditional variety in Friuli.

APPELLATION: Friuli Colli Orientali doc
GRAPE(S): Merlot
HARVEST: In September, the healthy and perfectly ripe grapes are hand-picked and placed in small crates to preserve the integrity of the berry.
VINEYARDS: mainly Guyot-trained
SOIL: marl and sandstone soils of Eocene origin.
VINES: 15-25 yearsVINIFICATION: Carefully destemmed, the fruit is crushed, and the first fermentation with the skins lasts until the end of sugar with daily pump-over. After pressing, resulting in the separation of must and skins, the aging continues, for at least 18 months, in stainless steel tank (50%) and French oak barrels (50%) before making the blend. They fine together in stainless steel tank for 6 months before bottling. The bottled wine is then aged in temperature-controlled cellars.
COLOR: Deep ruby red.
BOUQUET / TASTE: Unmistakably, Merlot in the nose!
Lively and stylish, this mellow wine is full of plum, red raspberry, and mild oak. Red berries, redcurrants, blueberries, and gooseberries mix it up with hints of leather, dampened forest, golden tobacco, wild mint, and sage. Notes of autumn leaves, ferns, and conifer trees blend with licorice and white pepper. Blindly, your mind trips to Bordeaux.
PAIRINGS: Serve at room temperature, perfect with red meat.
ALCOHOL: 13% vol

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 13
LONGEVITY: 2-3 years
SKU:

Marina Danieli | Refosco

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

Refosco dal PeduncoloRosso, a native grape variety and a true oenological treasure waiting to be discovered

APPELLATION: Friuli Colli Orientali doc
GRAPE(S): Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
HARVEST: In September, the healthy and perfectly ripe grapes are hand-picked and placed in small crates to preserve the berry's integrity.
VINEYARDS: This wine is produced by the vineyard growing next to our winery, mainly Guyot-trained
SOIL: loamy soils of Eocene origin.
VINES: 20-35 years
VINIFICATION: Selected grapes are first destemmed and crushed. Fermentation in stainless steel tank at controlled temperature (16-18°C). It lasts till the end of sugar with daily pump-over.  After pressing, resulting in separation of must and skins, the ageing continues, for at least 24 months, in stainless steel tank.
COLOR: Deep ruby red.
BOUQUET / TASTE: medium body, pleasantly sour.
PAIRINGS:  to be served at room temperature, is perfect for cold cuts and pork meat.
ALCOHOL: 12,5% vol

This vine's history is so old that its exact origin is still debated today. According to the most popular theory, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso would be a native red vine of Friuli, an ancestor of other important vines such as Marzemino and of Refosk Istarski or Terrano. We know, however, that Pliny the Elder already loved this wine, which was quite widespread in ancient Rome.

Refosco is a complex grape variety, a bit like Pinot Noir , which requires warm temperatures to reach full maturity. If not subjected to refinement, wines produced with Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso are very acidic and have a marked tannicity.

To tame this vine, the refinement in wood, more or less prolonged, has gradually established itself. What is originally an edgy wine reveals with age, and after a period in wood, aromas of wild berries, black fruit jam and tertiary notes (those due to the wood) of black pepper and tobacco . On the palate it is a structured wine, with a medium high alcohol content and good persistence,  the tannins, although softened by aging, are still felt.

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