Zuani is a family-owned winery in the Collio DOC of Friuli Venezia Giulia specializing in terroir-focused white wines in the hills of San Floriano and named after the ancient local name for the estate's land. Set in wildly rolling hills far in the northeastern corner of Italy- with close cultural ties to Austria and Slovenia.
Patrizia Felluga is the 5th generation of a viticulture family dating back to late 19th century Istria, Croatia. In 2001, she acquired the vineyard from a well-known old farmer. It was then, when she purchased the lands, that she made her dreams a reality. Growing only white grapes she and her 2 children, Antonio and Caterina, make 4 fabulous wines. Zuani's wines are like Patrizia- lovely and most memorable, with a warm lasting impression that keeps you smiling.
Who:
Patrizia Felluga and her 2 children,
Antonio and Caterina
Where:
San Floriano, Gorizia • Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Founded: 2001
Land:
15 hectares, 300 meters above sea level
Grapes:
Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Chardonnay, + Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation:
Bianco Collio doc, Pinot Grigio Friuli doc
Viticulture: Organic
Annual Production:
Zuani | ‘Sodevo’ Pinot Grigio
Friuli DOC
Classic PG - oh, this is what Pinot Grigio SHOULD taste like!
APPELLATION: D.O.C. Friuli
GRAPES: Pinot Grigio
HARVEST: September
VINEYARDS: 5 hectares, age 80+ years
SOIL: Marl and sandstone of Eocene origin, known as Ponca. Excellent exposure and position, with medium to steep slope.
VINES: Guyot trained 20+ years old
VINIFICATION: The destemmed grapes are softly crushed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine remains on the lees for approximately five months before being bottled.
CHARACTERISTICS: straw yellow. Intense and well-orchestrated with noticeable fruity overtones.
Well-rounded with substantial minerally.
PAIRING: Great with fish soups, chargrilled seafood, risotto, and baked vegetables.
Sodevo Pinot Grigio is a classic! Vinified in stainless steel tanks and kept on the lees for about 5 months before bottling, preserve its characteristics and integrate its elegant and refined aromatic profile. Tangy and minerally, a versatile wine that is so food-friendly.
Zuani | ‘Sodevo’ Ribolla Gialla
Collio DOC
One up your white wine drinking!
GRAPES: Ribolla Gialla
APPELLATION: Collio DOC
CHARACTERISTICS: Straw yellow with delicate green hues. Subtle floral overtones; acacia flower and jasmine.
Elegant and fresh with a pleasant acidity and citrusy finish.
SOIL TYPE: Marl and sandstone of Eocene origin, known as Ponca. Excellent exposure and position, with medium to steep slope.
VINIFICATION: The grapes are macerated for approximately 12 hours and softly crushed. The must is then left to ferment in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. A small part of the wine is aged in oak barrels.
PAIRING: Ideal as an aperitif or served with seafood starters, fish, and vegetable first courses. It is perfectly matched to ham and fresh cheese.
This Ribolla is a wonderful food grape, savory, and delicately fruity with clean citrus, jasmine, and apple alongside a well-balanced acidity. Ribolla Gialla is the autochthonous white grape par excellence. It is probably the oldest vine in the region, as the earliest evidence of its diffusion dates back to the Roman Empire. This grape variety, with its late budburst and ripening, is inextricably linked to the history of our hills.
ABOUT THE COLLIO DOC (in regards to the following wines)
Region: Friuli-Venezia GiuliaHistory: Established as a DOC in 1968
Vineyard Area: 842 ha / 2,080 acres (2018)
Production: 53,900 hl / 598,900 cases (2018)
Principal White Grape Varieties:Chardonnay, Friulano, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia, Müller-Thurgau, Picolit, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
IT’S THE LAW
GRAPE % (in regards to the following wines)
Bianco (Wh): Any proportions of Chardonnay, Friulano, Malvasia Istriana, Picolit, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and/or Welschriesling (aka Riesling Italico); maximum 15% Gewürztraminer and/or Müller-Thurgau
Minimum alcohol level: 11.5%
Aging: For white riservas, minimum 20 months
Zuani | ‘Vigne’ Bianco
Collio DOC
The wine beautifully exhibits the characteristics of classic Collio fruit.
APPELLATION: D.O.C. Collio.
GRAPES: Friulano, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio.
CHARACTERISTICS: Bright yellow. Soft, complex, fruit-rich nose enhanced by lingering mineral notes. The warm, broad palate echoes the nose, revealing balanced acidity and impressively rich fruit on the long finish.
SOIL TYPE: Marl and sandstone of Eocene origin, known as Ponca. Excellent exposure and position, with medium to steep slope.
VINIFICATION: Each variety is vinified separately. Cold maceration, temperature-controlled fermentation, and maturing in stainless steel tanks.
PAIRING: Delicious with light starters, baked rice or pasta, fish and white meats; serve at about ALCOHOL: 14 °C.
5,400 cases
The Zuani Collio Bianco ‘Vigne’ is a blend of Tocai Friulano, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio grapes, each variety vinified separately in stainless steel. The wine beautifully exhibits the characteristics of classy Collio fruit - a rich yellow hue and broad palate with apricots, ripe peach, melon, and tomato leaf over a refreshing and crystal-clear framework.
“M E D I A
’Delicately scented, this has soft aromas of white spring flowers, white stone fruit and botanical herb. Vibrant and elegant, the racy palate offers peach, Meyer lemon and ripe pear alongside crisp acidity before a tangy mineral close. 93 PTS ‘EDITORS’ CHOICE (2018)”
Zuani | ‘Vigne Riserva’ Bianco
Collio DOC
For the love of serious Friuli.
GRAPES: Friulano, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio.
APPELLATION: D.O.C. Collio.
SOIL TYPE: Marl and sandstone of Eocene origin, known as Ponca. Excellent exposure and position, with medium to steep slope.
VINIFICATION: Cold maceration, then maturing in small barrels of French oak with lees stirring, daily at first, then weekly.
CHARACTERISTICS: Bright straw yellow, shading into pale gold. The characterful nose reveals subtle hints of toastiness and vanilla with distinct hints of citrus fruit. Impressive palate with well-extracted fruit, thanks in part to the late harvest. The complex, well-sustained palate is seamless from entry through to the leisurely finish.
PAIRING: A “meditation wine” to enjoy alone or with light starters, baked rice or pasta, shellfish, crustaceans, and white meats; serve at about 16 °C.
A white wine obtained from a blend of native Friulano grapes and international varieties that thrive in Friuli, especially in Collio, with its outstandingly favorable geology, soil types, and site climates.
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