Producer Profile: Fiegl
The Fiegl family has cultivated vineyards in Oslavia since 1782, when Valentino Fiegl signed the bill of purchase on a vineyard called “Meja”. Since then their aim has been to transmit the unique terroir of their region, primarily through the use of indigenous varieties and traditional blends.
Soils in Gorizia are very challenging for agriculture, however the high level of mineral salts is ideal for old vines. Fiegl works with 30 hectares of vineyards with an average of 500 plants per hectare. Almost all of the viticultural work is performed manually - a necessity due to the steepness of their vineyards - with treatments kept to a reasonable minimum.
Fruit for their Villa Dugo wines comes from the Isonzo Valley, West of Oslavia. Rich soils and warmer temperatures allow for the cultivation of a wide range of varietals, without any compromise in terms of quality.
More recently the Fiegl family have made significant investments in the cellars to improve the quality of their wines. Technology and tradition are closely linked, both very important to obtain wines that are typical of Collio. Alcoholic fermentation and maturation take place predominantly in stainless steel, with some use of Slavonian oak vessels.
Grape: 100% Pinot Grigio
Ageing potential: 1 – 2 years
Serving temperature and food pairing: 8 - 10°C as an aperitif, or alternatively with light seafood preparation.
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Ageing potential: 1 – 3 years
Serving temperature and food pairing: 8 - 10°C Light seafood preparation
Grape: Merlot (50%) Cabernet Sauvignon (50%)
Ageing potential: 15 – 20 years
Serving temperature and food pairing: 16 - 18°C Grilled steak, stew
Vinification: After the harvest the grapes are left macerating for twelve days. The wine then matures in barriques for six months and in stainless steel for six more, before the bottling.
Tasting Notes:
Ruby red colour. At the nose it has a beautiful bouquet that starts with floral and then more fruity aromas, to be followed by spiciness, and in the end integrated with balsamic notes and delicate violet highlights. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated in the structure of the wine. It is fresh and with a good body on the palate.
Friulano: How and When
This wine pairs well with grilled meat.
Serve at 10-14 °C .
Rosé Metodo Classico Brut (Pinot Grigio) Vino di Tavola 750ml
Villa Dugo Sauvignon Blanc DOC Friuli Isonzo 750ml
Villa Dugo Pinot Grigio DOC Friuli Isonzo 750ml
Villa Dugo Cabernet Franc IGT Venezia Giulia 750ml
Leopold Cuvée Rouge DOC Collio (Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon) 750ml
Leopold Cuvée Rouge DOC Collio (Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon) 1500ml
