In the Italian town of Cormons, brother and sister Mauro and Alessandra exhibit true craftsmanship, overlaid onto a natural, biodynamic philosophy in the vineyards and in the winery.
“The earth is inheritance. We have a duty to preserve it: green pruning and thinning, malolactic, long fermentations on indigenous yeasts and bottling without filtration were our keywords, together with the “dedicated” manual harvests…We are passionate about making sustainable choices.”
Built on a philosophy of minimal intervention in the winery and biodynamic farming in the vineyards, the wines of BorgoSan Daniele thrive thanks to careful vineyard management, meticulous selection, and the famous Ponca soils ideal for creating structured, age-worthy wines. All wines stay in the cellar until absolutely ready to be enjoyed at their peak.
The commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed, BorgoSan Daniele is one of less than 200 wineries in Italy to receive the coveted Three Glasses (Tre Bicchieri) Award in the Gambero Rosso Guide more than ten times. Certified organic, biodynamic farming with pending certification.
If you would like to enjoy matchless Italian scenery, first-class Italian produce, and guided visits to a choice selection of the country’s most interesting wineries, join us for a Luxury Wine & Food Tour in Northern Italy.
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Malvasia Istriana is a very expressive grape that grows in the Istrian peninsula shared by Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy. The aromatics of this local grape explode out of the glass with flowers, exotic fruits, apricot, and quince, combining on the palate with lime leaf and ginger, and finishing with good salinity and minerality. This wine is perfect with the local seafood but also pairs well with Japanese and Thai cuisines.
This grape is the heart and soul of the Friulian people. More white wine is made and consumed here in Friuli than red – and they often still call their beloved grape, Tocai Friulano. The classic flavors shine with citrus peel, stone fruits, ginger, and floral spice along with fresh green herbs. The palate is lush, thanks to full ripeness and some aging in large botti barrels. The finish has hints of almond and a great sapidity.
Pinot Grigio is the most popular white grape from Italy. Here at the BorgosanDaniele estate we see an example of this grape at the top of the class. The wine is aged partially in large neutral oak, giving it just the right touch of depth and complexity. A dry wine with flavors of orchard fruits like green apple and pear, orange peel, dried herbs, and hay. The texture is enhanced by 1 day on the skins and long lees aging.
40% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Friulano, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Bianco
A blend of four grapes, Arbis Blanc receives the highest accolades from trade publications throughout Italy. The flavors are perfectly integrated giving you both profound texture and energetic fruit. The Sauvignon Blanc leads with fresh green herbs and citrus, Friulano adds spice, ginger, and stone fruit, but it is the Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco that offer a breadth and weight that captures our attention.
Comprised of 100% Pignolo, this low-yielding, rare, native grape is making a comeback. With intense tannins, it takes a masterful approach and a lot of patience to tame this grape. Mauro and Alessandra have done so with this wine, crafting a wine that is both elegant and powerful. The aromatics are of pepper, red fruit skins, dried flowers, and hints of forest and fir. The palate is strong with noticeable tannins that are both pleasant and intense through the finish.
34% Malvasia Istriana, 33% Pinot Bianco, and 33% Friulano
At the base of all vermouths there is always Artemisia, a complex family of plants that includes wormwood. In Santòn, there are three species of Artemisia, but the one that makes it unique is Artemisia Caerulescens (Marine wormwood), which grows in the Grado lagoon and in the local dialect it is called Santonego or Santonico from which this Vermouth takes its name.