Tenuta Sant’ Helena
Fantinel Tenuta Sant’Helena Ribolla Gialla
Collio DOC
100% Ribolla Gialla
13
Traditional farming
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.