What kind of wine is Collio Pinot Grigio DOC 'Rocciaponca' 2024 - Tenuta Sant’Helena, Fantinel

The Collio Pinot Grigio DOC 'Rocciaponca' 2024 - Tenuta Sant’Helena, Fantinel is born in the heart of the Collio Friulano, one of Italy's most highly regarded areas for white wines. The name "Rocciaponca" refers to ponca, the typical marly and sandy soil of Eocene origin that gives the region's wines a marked minerality and a fresh, clean profile.

Produced with 100% Pinot Grigio grapes, this white wine best interprets the Friulian style: elegant, harmonious, with a great balance between body and acidity. A wine designed for those seeking an authentic, fragrant, and immediate, yet characterful, sip.

Vintage details

The 2024 harvest in Collio was characterized by a mild and dry spring, followed by a balanced summer, with good temperature variations between day and night. These conditions favored a slow and complete ripening of the grapes, enhancing both the fruity aromas and the natural freshness of the Pinot Grigio. The result is a particularly expressive vintage, distinguished by aromatic precision and pleasant drinkability.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are harvested at full ripeness and subjected to soft pressing to preserve varietal aromas. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, a choice that allows the aromatic freshness to remain intact. The wine then rests for several months, still in steel, in contact with its fine lees (the yeasts naturally deposited at the bottom), which enrich its structure and complexity, without the use of wood.

Tasting notes

The Collio Pinot Grigio DOC 'Rocciaponca' 2024 - Tenuta Sant’Helena, Fantinel reveals an balanced and refined sensory profile in the glass, ideal for those who appreciate fresh and mineral white wines.

Color

Brilliant straw yellow with faint coppery reflections, typical of the varietal. Clear and luminous, it anticipates its aromatic vivacity.

Nose

The nose reveals notes of pear, green apple, and white flowers, accompanied by light nuances of citrus and almond. The mineral background, a legacy of the ponca soils, gives a distinctive and refined touch.

Taste

On the palate it is fresh, savory, and harmonious. The acidity balances a full and soft body, with a persistent and slightly saline finish. A sip that easily invites a second glass.

What dishes to pair with Collio Pinot Grigio DOC 'Rocciaponca' 2024 - Tenuta Sant’Helena, Fantinel

Versatile and refined, this Pinot Grigio is perfect from aperitif to main course. It pairs easily with fish dishes and light first courses, but also surprises with white meats and seasonal vegetables.

• Seafood appetizers and crustaceans
• Seafood or herb risottos
• Baked sea bream or sea bass
• Light white meats, such as chicken or turkey
• Fresh cheeses and savory pies

Also try it with delicate ethnic dishes, such as sushi or Thai cuisine, where the freshness of the wine perfectly complements spices and sweet and sour notes.

Storage and aging: how to store Collio Pinot Grigio DOC 'Rocciaponca' 2024 - Tenuta Sant’Helena, Fantinel

As a fine and delicate white wine, the Collio Pinot Grigio DOC ‘Rocciaponca’ 2024 should be stored carefully. Keep it in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat sources, ideally at a constant temperature between 11 and 14°C.

This is a white wine meant to be enjoyed in its youth: it offers its best within 2-3 years of the harvest, when freshness and fruity aromas are most vivid. If stored correctly, it can evolve elegantly, developing slight notes of honey and almond, but without losing its mineral soul.