FERNANDA CAPPELLO
The Fernanda Cappello estate is situated on over 300 acres in the Friuli region of Northeast Italy. The vineyards have been planted in a flood plain made up of limestone fragments, similar to the “graves” of Bordeaux. The winery is owned by its namesake — Fernanda Cappello — who strives to produce quality wine with character.
Friulano DOC
Straw-yellow colour; to the nose it gives sweet feelings of acacia flowers, ripe melon, Golden Delicious apples and carob all harmoniously blended together.
To the palate it is soft and fresh without sharp edges, round with a good finish with notes of apple and carob which blend with sensations spiced by thyme and fresh sage, leaving us with its characteristic bitter almond after-aroma.
Pinot Grigio DOC
Straw-yellow tones touched with copper tones which recall the colour of its grapes. To the nose, it gives off apple, ripe melon, and toast smells. Savoury and compact on the palate.
Traminer Aromatico DOC
Golden yellow colour. Intense bouquet of oriental scents: rose petals, roselle, ginger, black tea, with underlying fresh citrus tones.
The palate is presented with a play of flavours and sensations already recognised in the nose, with a good, clean finish.
Sauvignon DOC
Straw- yellow colour with greenish reflections. Elegant and complex nose: at first it emits strong aromas of elder, sage, tomato leaves, green peppers and mint. Later white peach flesh, tropical fruit, passion fruit, grapefruit and sweet osmanthus flowers.
It feels soft and full to the palate, it is quickly pleasant and welcoming, with a long-lasting mineral savoury taste.
Sauvignon "Selezione"
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Chardonnay DOC
Straw-yellow color. Subtle but persistent aromas of butter, apple, acacia’s flowers and fresh bread.
To the palate it is fresh, tasty and mineral. All the aromas perceived with the nose are still present in the taste giving a sweet, soft, full sensation. Very persistent with a final note of sweet vanilla granted by a small quantity of wine refined in wood barrels.
Chardonnay "Selezione"
Intense straw yellow colour with golden reflections.
The nose is complex: at first vanilla, then buttery aromas, crust of bread, dried fruit, apple, yellow peach, slightly citrus, dried flowers, aromatic herbs, spices, liquorice, mineral, balsamic, and toast.
To the palate it is velvety, smooth, round, but very energetic and structured, confirming the olfactory analysis. Its equilibrium is characterized by a good acidity and a fresh flavour. The wood of the cask is well balanced.
Ribolla Gialla DOC
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Primo Traminer Aromatico
Intense straw yellow colour with golden reflections.
To the nose it is complex: citrus notes, dried fruit, candied fruit, dates, honey and mature flowers, aromatic herbs, spices, anise, vanilla, exotic woods, mineral, balsamic and toast. To the palate it is velvety, smooth, round, "explosive" and structured. Its equilibrium is characterized by a good acidity and a fresh flavour. The wood of the cask does not cover, but only refines this wine that, champion as it is, present itself as a number "Primo" (the First).
Cabernet Sauvignon (unoaked) DOC
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Cabernet Sauvignon (oaked) DOC
It has a strong ruby red color. To the nose it has strong and complex aromas, initially of weeds and vegetables such as peppers and bitter herbs with Mediterranean flavors.
Then we smell fruity notes, soft fruits and blueberry. Finally we enjoy a floral sensation with notes of jam.
To the palate it has a solid and tough structure, elegant with light and long lasting tannins.
Refosco P.R. (unoaked) DOC
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Refosco P.R. (oaked) DOC
Intense ruby red colour with purplish glints. It has a nose of blueberry, cherry, blackcurrant with a slight note of vanilla. To the palate it shows its full nobility, with structure and tannins, while being elegant and non-invasive, with well-balanced fruity notes accompanied by a fresh acidity. It is the true product of the land that grew it. Deep, sweet and pleasant.
Cabernet Franc DOC
Ruby red colour, with intense purplish reflections, fluid in the glass. It has a nose of cherry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry, spices like marjoram, rhubarb, gentian root and white pepper.
On the palate it is pleasantly fresh, not too heavy, with olfactory feelings that are repeated as tastes, boosted by a soft feeling produced by its sweet tannins and by soft herbaceous notes, which are the traditional characteristics of the Cabernet-Franc of our region.
Merlot DOC
Strong ruby red colour, slightly garnet if aged.
A strong bouquet, notes of dark-fleshed fruit such as plums, blackberries and blueberries, blackcurrants and sour cherries.
The tasting quality is reflected in its softness and a roundness. Pure, deep, sweet and pleasant.
Primo Rosso
Merlot is rich in sweet tannins, the taste is soft and round. It has aromas of ripe fruit with black paste such as prunes, black currant, black cherry and violet flowers.The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso brings violet color,fresh acidity and scents of wild blackberry, blackcurrant and plum. The Cabernet Sauvignon gives elegant notes of blueberry.
They retain their fruity characteristic while being enriched with aromas of vanilla, licorice, tobacco, cocoa.
In the final blend they integrate perfectly. The result is an elegant, aristocratic wine that has a beautiful longevity.
Prosecco DOC Brut
Light straw-yellow with greenish reflections. Fine and persistent perlage. To the nose has seductive aromas of wisteria’s and acacia’s flowers, sweet smells of pear, apricot and peach; it keeps an elegant and delicate sensation.
To the palate is has a wide aromatic expression that progressively shows fresh, tasty, lively notes.
Prosecco DOC Extra Dry
Light straw-yellow with greenish reflections. Fine and persistent perlage. To the nose has seductive aromas of wisteria’s and acacia’s flowers, sweet smells of pear, apricot and peach; it keeps an elegant and delicate sensation.
To the palate is has a wide aromatic expression that progressively shows fresh, tasty, lively notes.
Ribolla IGT Brut
Nose is delicate, complex, lightly aromatic, it goes from floral to fruity features with mineral and soft notes.
The taste matches its fresh features with creamy and mineral sensations, it’s rich, persistent and extremely drinkable.