Jermann Capo Martino Bianco 2017After taking on the family farm in Isonzo, Friuli, Silvio Jermann developed this vineyard into arguably the most famous in the region. Their production is sustainable and structured around biodiversity, using only organic compounds in the vineyard and cultivating a variety of crops and wildlife around their vineyards. Capo Martino is a single vineyard wine, from a hill in Dolegna del Collio. The south facing marl slope is planted to a mixture of local

In 2021 Philippe passed on the majority of his vineyards to his own son

hand-harvested before fermentation with the native yeasts present on the grapes

and Cabernet Franc needs a decent amount of sun to ripen it

Grown in the Salnés Valley on mineral-rich granite soils

they do not use any chemicals in the vineyard and favour the character wild yeasts bring to the wine

The balance of these varietals creates a smooth

But don't be deceived

736 bottles produced

It's plush and sweet and warming at first

It would be a great accompaniment for seafood

Mainly Cabernet Franc (64%) with Cabernet Sauvignon (22%) and Merlot (14%) completing the blend

A lot of the winery work is still done by hand