TENUTA DI BLASIG1788

TENUTA DI BLASIG1788

In 1788 Domenico Blasig founded his winery in Ronchi dei Legionari . Today the winery still carries his name and the 7th Generation of

Blasig family members carry on the traditions of cultivating the lands and making wines.

In 1788 Domenico Blasig founded his winery in Ronchi dei Legionari . Today the winery still carries his name and the 7th Generation of

Blasig family members carry on the traditions of cultivating the lands and making wines.

OUR HOME

• Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

• Northeastern corner of Italy

• 45 minutes from Venice

• Where the Alps meet the Adriatic Sea

THE LANDTHE LANDDOC Isonzo

Where the Carso (rocky highlands that extend from the Alps) meets the Adriatic Sea

Vineyards are 5 km from the Adriatic Sea

Soils are very rich in mineral content and very stoney

Fairly dry climate and dominated by the Bora- a local sea breeze

DOC Isonzo

Where the Carso (rocky highlands that extend from the Alps) meets the Adriatic Sea

Vineyards are 5 km from the Adriatic Sea

Soils are very rich in mineral content and very stoney

Fairly dry climate and dominated by the Bora- a local sea breeze

THE ESTATE• 16 hectares of

vineyards

• Only hand harvest

• Dedication to sustainable agriculture

• Wines still made in the original cellar which was recently modernized

PINOT GRIGIO

• Pinot Grigio is the most widely planted grape in Friuli and has found a unique home here. Friuli makes bar none the best Pinot Grigio available on the market- Pinot Grigio from Friuli has texture and lushness where mass Pinot Grigio does not.

• Hand harvested in the village of Vermegliano, it is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and then aged on the lees until April.

• Elegant and peculiar; delicate and fresh; flowery aromas blend together with mineral notes of crushed stone. On the palate the wines strikes you as fresh and extremely mineral, almost saline characteristic.

FRIULANO

• Native grape to Friuli and our most beloved variety- come visit us in our wine bar at the winery and you’ll be given a glass of Friulano.

• Hand harvested in the village of Vermegliano, it is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and then aged on the lees until April.

• Rich an intense aromas of yellow apples and toasted almonds. Rich, round and full flavors.

MALVASIA• Native grape grown from Friuli to the

Istrian Peninsula (Croatia).

• The town of Ronchi where we are located has historically always been associated with great Malvasia- so much so that the town’s coat of arms features Malvasia leaves.

• Hand harvested in the village of Vermegliano, and the town of San Canzian, it is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and then aged on the lees until April.

• Intense and rich bouquet of apricots, peach and banana together with juniper and orange blossoms. Long, fresh and slightly spicy palate.

“OG PG”

• Many people don’t realize that Pinot Grigio is a “grey” grape (Grigio = grey in italian) not a green grape like most white wines.

• When left to macerate on the skins, the wine takes a coppery or reddish hue.. and once upon a time this is the way Pinot Grigio was made- hence “OG PG” the original Pinot Grigio

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• Juicy, strawberry, ginger and floral on the nose; on the mouth it strikes you for being rich, slightly tannic and with fresh acidity and pleasant salinity

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REFOSCO• The most popular native grape of the

region- fully known as Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso.

• The area where we grow our Refosco has been famous for this grape since the Roman times when “Refosco di Aquileia” was prized and sent down to Roma.

• Hand harvested in the town of Ronchi dei Legionari, it is macerated 5-6 days and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks until ??? and then bottle aged for ???? months.

• Fruity with nuances of blackberry, raspberry, blueberry and underbrush. The flavor is slightly herbaceous and berrylike and ending slightly, and pleasantly, bitter.

MERLOT

• Merlot is the most widely planted red varietal in Friuli and has been an important part of our vineyards for over 300 years.

• Stainless steel agining and fermentation

• Hand harvested in the town of Ronchi dei Legionari, it is macerated 5-6 days and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks until ??? and then bottle aged for ???? months.

• Full, fragrant and slightly herbaceous aroma reminiscent of wild blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. Rich, full and fresh palate.

MERLOT AFFRESCHI

• Comes from a special selection of Merlot and made only in the best years

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REFOSCO AFFRESCHI

• Made from a special selection of Refosco and made only in the best years

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KEY SELLING POINTS

KEY SELLING POINTS

Historic estate founded in 1788, same family owns it since its founding

Intense, saline, terroir driven whites; lush, round, bold reds

Friuli one of the three most important regions for quality wine in Italy (together with Tuscany and Piedmont)

Hand-crafted wines at competitive prices

Small production, limited distribution

Historic estate founded in 1788, same family owns it since its founding

Intense, saline, terroir driven whites; lush, round, bold reds

Friuli one of the three most important regions for quality wine in Italy (together with Tuscany and Piedmont)

Hand-crafted wines at competitive prices

Small production, limited distribution