Fantinel Wine Tasting with Hewitson Gates Financial Consultants
Mauro Pavesi for Fantinel wines in Africa held a tasting, hosted by Adriatic, of fantastic wines from the Borgio Tesis and Saint Helena range to guests from HGFC. Thanks to everyone involved for a lovely evening! Here’s what we tasted:
Fantinel Prosecco Extra Dry DOC
Soft floral scents and a velvety feel on the palate make this prosecco classic and contemporary. Note the straw yellow colour and fine, persistent perlage.
Grape: Glera
Method: Charmat
Alcohol: 11.5%
Serving Temperature: 8°C
Borgio Tesis Pinot Grigio
Balanced with excellent body, this coppery white pinot grigio with its floral aromas and zesty taste was well received.
Origin: Grave del Friuli DOC
Vinification: Steel Vats
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
Borgio Tesis Friulano
Notes of wild flowers and dried hay and a tangy palate make this a typical Friulian wine. It is yellow in colour, with subtle hints of straw.
Origin: Grave del Friuli DOC
Vinification: Steel Vats
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
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Borgio Tesis Merlot
Ruby red with tints of garnet and a bouquet of red berries are found in this classic wine, with its soft, full flavour. It is aged in oak barrels.
Origin: Grave del Friuli DOC
Vinification: Oak Barrels
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 18-20°C
Borgio Tesis Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby red with purple and garnet touches give this wine an interesting but beautiful colour. Nose fruits of the forest and spices. This full, well-structured and elegant wine was the evening’s favourite.
Origin: Grave del Friuli DOC
Vinification: Oak Barrels
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 18-20°C
Pinot Grigio Sant Helena
Scents of flowers, almonds and walnuts can be found in this well-balanced and slightly tannic wine thanks to the micro-climate of the vines. Slight copper tones glint in its straw-yellow colour.
Origin: Collio DOC
Vinification: Cold maceration with limited skin contact
Alcohol: 13%
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
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Sant’Helena Ribolla Gialla
Luminous white in colour with a fresh, zesty flavour, this grape varietal is something new to South African palates.
Origin: Tenuta di Venco
Vinification: Cold maceration with limited skin contact
Alcohol: 13%
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
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Some Pictures of the Evening
Fantinel Cooling Down
Everyone enjoys the tasting
A lovely fire keeps our guests warm as we drink Fantinel prosecco
The Pudding Shop at Ciro’s in Parkhurst
Adriatic Italian Food 