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Fantinel Tenuta Sant’Helena Ribolla Gialla

Appellation

Collio DOC

Varietal

100% Ribolla Gialla

ABV

13

Philosophy

Traditional farming

Tenuta Sant’ Helena Fantinel Tenuta Sant’Helena Ribolla Gialla
Tenuta Sant’ Helena Fantinel Tenuta Sant’Helena Ribolla Gialla
Fantinel Tenuta Sant’Helena Ribolla Gialla

Tasting Notes

Bright straw yellow in appearance, this wine displays aromas of yellow flowers, apple, and vibrant citrus, with a lively, tantalizing acidity and pronounced minerality typical of the region.

Cultivation

Hand-harvested in early September, beginning earlier than average.

Vinification

Fermentation in stainless steel.

Aging

Aged for 6 months in stainless steel, followed by an additional 1 month in bottle.

Fantinel, founded in 1969 by restaurateur and hotelier Paron Mario Fantinel, has grown from a small agricultural venture in Friuli’s Collio region into an internationally acclaimed winery, now led by third generation Marco Fantinel. At the heart of the portfolio, Tenuta Sant’Helena represents the estate’s most precise expression of Collio terroir, shaped by a rare microclimate between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea and the region’s signature Ponca soils, which lend structure, minerality, and aging potential. Through a philosophy rooted in passion, tradition, and innovation, alongside focused clonal research and intentionally limited production, Tenuta Sant’Helena crafts refined, aromatic wines that capture the authenticity, elegance, and distinctive character of Friuli.