Wine Mansalto, “Castello Rapale” Toscana IGT, 2018

Dry white wine “Borgo Tesis” Chardonnay, created from Chardonnay grapes grown on the farm Tenuta di Tauriano, has a very important character, preserve and transmit the essence of Friuli Grave. The wine is fresh, balanced flavor and a beautiful floral and fruity aroma with notes of honey, acacia flowers and apple. Fermentation and aging of wine for 6 months took place in stainless steel vats. Chardonnay is perfect as an aperitif and served with appetizers, soups and young cheeses.

Wine region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is characterized by a multi-faceted landscape created from coastal plains, mountains and plateaus. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level on the terraces of the gently rolling hills that are ideal for the cultivation of viticulture. Bordering on Austria and Slovenia province is protected from cold winds and evil mountain peaks of the Alps, and the presence of the Adriatic Sea enables smooth and cool the hot summer temperatures, as well as to align the harsh winter swings. In this region, the important role played by fresh sea breezes that blow to the north (towards the hills) at dawn and returned to the south to the coast in the evening. This natural movement of air masses helps to reduce the spread of fungal diseases and allows the vines to grow up healthy. Precipitation has generally intense and short-term rather than long-term nature, which together with a bright sunny climate is perfect for ripening juicy and aromatic grapes.

The trademark owner Fantinel, Mario Fantinel previously contained several hotels and restaurants. Despite his success in this area, at one point, he was literally pulled to the ground, with the result that there was a family business Fantinel in Friuli. In the production of its wines, Mario continued to be guided by the same principle by which he had previously gained recognition in the hotel and restaurant business: absolute quality in every way! Mario sensitivity and attention to detail Fantinel allowed to produce wines with a unique and distinctive character.