The winery
Conti Formentini
Historic Collio winery (San Floriano del Collio, GO), part of Gruppo Italiano Vini; produces local white wines including Ribolla Gialla (label «Raiade»).
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Collio) · Italy
- Since 1520
- 1 product
The story
The estate is linked to Castello Formentini; the Formentini family has been present locally since 1520. The historic winery joined Gruppo Italiano Vini in the 1990s (acquisition reported around 1996).
Production philosophy
To valorize Collio's native varieties through rigour in the vineyard and careful winemaking, with attention to the territory and modern, sustainable practices (as stated by Gruppo Italiano Vini).
Terroir and vineyards
Hills of the Collio (San Floriano del Collio, Oslavia and nearby areas, province of Gorizia). Typical 'ponca' soils (marl and sandstone), cool ventilated climate suited to white wines such as Ribolla Gialla.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Ribolla Gialla
- Friulano
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Grigio
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
- Hectares
- 58.0
- Bottles per year
- 400000
What makes it distinctive
- Historic Collio winery with documented origins dating back to 1520.
- Headquarters: San Floriano del Collio
- Brand included in the Gruppo Italiano Vini
- Focus on the white wines of the Collio DOC
- Estimated vineyard holdings: approximately 58 hectares.
- Approximate annual production: ~400,000 bottles
