Ego 2020 Bressan

Bressan Ego 2020

Overview

Bressan Ego 2020 is a powerful natural red wine from Farra d’Isonzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia. Made from a blend of Schioppettino and Cabernet Sauvignon, it reflects Fulvio Bressan’s uncompromising philosophy: absolute respect for nature, spontaneous fermentation, and extended aging in wood. Ego is elegant, complex, and expressive, designed for those who appreciate deep, authentic wines.

Origin and Philosophy

Ego is born from the desire to create a unique, terroir-driven wine. The vineyards are cultivated without chemicals, herbicides, or pesticides, and all vineyard work is done by hand. Low yields and careful grape selection ensure full ripeness and maximum aromatic complexity. Each bottle reflects the soil, climate, and dedication of the winemaker.

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented on the skins for about 30 days, with daily punch-downs, pump-overs, and délestages. After maceration, the juice is separated from the skins, which are gently pressed to extract only the free-run juice. Aging takes place 3–4 years in 2000-liter oak casks, where malolactic fermentation occurs naturally, and the wine evolves on fine lees with periodic bâtonnage. Minimal sulfites are added only at bottling.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby-red color. Aromas of underbrush, pepper, moss evolve into notes of tar, truffle, and aromatic wood. On the palate, the wine is velvety, structured, and full-bodied yet fresh, with harmonious tannins and a long, persistent finish. A contemplative wine, elegant yet intense, offering a profound sensory experience.

Pairings and Service

Perfect with game, roasted meats, or as a wine for meditation. Serve at 16–18 °C in large glasses to fully express its bouquet. Each bottle is hand-signed, reflecting its uniqueness.
Contains sulfites.

Technical Sheet

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia

• Town: Farra d’Isonzo (Gorizia)

• Producer: Bressan

• Type: Natural Red Wine

• Grapes: Schioppettino, Cabernet Sauvignon

• Soil: gravelly and calcareous

• Harvest: manual

• Fermentation: spontaneous on skins for 30 days with indigenous yeasts

• Aging: 3–4 years in 2000 L oak casks on fine lees with bâtonnage

• Clarification: none

• Filtration: none

• Alcohol: 13% vol

• Format: 0.75 L

• Closure: natural cork

• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C

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Bressan – Farra d’Isonzo (Gorizia)

History and Tradition

The Bressan family embodies one of the purest and most uncompromising expressions of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s winemaking heritage. Located in Farra d’Isonzo, in the heart of Gorizia province, the estate stands as a symbol of integrity, passion, and resistance to modern conformity. Passed down through generations, Bressan’s philosophy rejects industrial shortcuts and technological manipulation, preserving the true identity of the wine. Every bottle is the result of ancestral wisdom, patience, and total devotion to the land — a living tribute to authenticity and craft.

Philosophy in the Vineyard

In the vineyard, Bressan follows an extremely strict and personal natural philosophy, based on manual labor and complete respect for the vine’s natural cycles. All tasks, from pruning to training, are performed by hand. Massal selection of vines is used, excluding clones and any genetically modified organisms. Only indigenous Friulian varieties are cultivated, ensuring that every plant remains true to its origin. No chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides are ever used, and irrigation is strictly forbidden, since water dilutes the essence of the wine. This discipline gives Bressan’s wines their unmistakable depth and authenticity.

Approach in the Cellar

The Bressan cellar is a sanctuary of purity and minimal intervention. Grapes are harvested manually at full ripeness and vinified using traditional techniques. Fermentation occurs spontaneously, driven solely by native yeasts present on the grape skins, without any synthetic additives or industrial yeasts. Sulfur dioxide is added only in minimal amounts at bottling, remaining within the strictest organic standards. The wines age on their fine lees until bottling, without filtration, preserving their natural richness, texture, and vitality. Every process follows the rhythm of time, allowing each wine to express its full truth and individuality.

The Bressan Identity

What makes Bressan unique is not only its method but its spirit: a refusal of standardization and a celebration of freedom in winemaking. Each bottle is a living entity, with its own character and evolution. The 20 hectares of vineyards are divided across distinct parcels, each with its own soil composition and microclimate, contributing to the remarkable complexity of the wines. Bottling and labeling are done entirely by hand, using natural single-piece corks, ensuring that each wine has its perfect guardian through time. Bressan stands as a beacon of authenticity, craftsmanship, and cultural resistance.