Friulano 2022 Ferlat

Ferlat Friulano 2022

100% Friulano: pure energy, minerality and regional character

Ferlat’s 2022 Friulano is a vivid and expressive interpretation of the iconic white grape of Friuli. Grown on ponca soil (a local marl-sandstone mix) in the hills of Cormòns, this wine delivers a captivating mix of salty freshness and aromatic precision. The organic farming approach, minimal intervention in the cellar, and spontaneous fermentation in steel all enhance the varietal purity and the vibrancy of the terroir. Elegant, energetic and textural, this Friulano is both a tribute to tradition and a bold, contemporary white.

Vineyard philosophy

The vineyards are managed organically, with no herbicides or synthetic treatments. Every operation is done by hand. Soils are alive and full of microorganisms, and yields are naturally limited. The vines are between 20 and 30 years old, trained to Guyot on the ponca slopes of Cormòns.

Cellar approach

Harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes are gently pressed. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. No fining is done, and only light filtration is used. The wine is aged for 7 months on its fine lees in steel without bâtonnage. Minimal sulphites at bottling.

Tasting notes

Color: Brilliant golden yellow with greenish hues.
Nose: Almond, white peach, elderflower and a touch of flint and fresh herbs.
Palate: Dry, vibrant and salty. Full of freshness and structure, it ends long and clean with a trace of bitter almond and citrus zest.

Food pairings

Perfect with raw seafood, soft cheeses, San Daniele ham, legume soups, and mild Asian cuisine.

🟣 Tech sheet

• Name: Ferlat Friulano

• Vintage: 2022

• Appellation: Friuli DOC

• Grapes: 100% Friulano

• Region: Cormòns, Collio – Friuli Venezia Giulia

• Vineyard altitude: 100–150 m a.s.l.

• Soil: Ponca (marl-sandstone)

• Farming: Certified organic

• Vinification: Direct pressing, spontaneous fermentation in steel

• Aging: 7 months on lees in stainless steel

• Fining: None

• Filtration: Light

• Alcohol: 12.5% vol

• Serving temperature: 10–12°C

• Aging potential: Up to 5 years

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Ferlat – Wines of Borderlands and Identity, in Cormons

In the beating heart of the Friulian Collio, in Cormons, nestled among the final eastern folds of Friuli Venezia Giulia near the Slovenian border, Ferlat stands as one of the most authentic and quietly revolutionary voices of the region. Today, Federico Ferlat and his family farm 6 hectares of vines organically, with an artisanal, essential, and deeply site-driven approach.

A Friulian identity, never clichéd

Ferlat’s wines are born from a clear philosophy: no trend-chasing, only listening to the vineyard and the vintage. The Collio can be bright and saline, but also deep and textural. Each wine aims to reveal the true nature of the grape (Friulano, Malvasia Istriana, Merlot, Refosco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon) through spontaneous fermentations, minimal intervention maceration, and ageing in steel or large wooden casks, depending on the character of the fruit.

A frontier land with a farmer’s soul

Ferlat is a borderland winery, shaped by diverse cultures, languages, and rural traditions. This plural identity lives in the wines, which are free yet rigorous, vibrant yet balanced. Federico’s hand is precise but never intrusive, and a deep rural sensibility pervades the work: there is obsessive care for grape health, vineyard biodiversity, and the natural flow of winemaking.

A personal, recognizable style

The whites are often luminous, vertical, and saline, but never lack texture and depth. The skin-contact wines are never caricatures: Friulano and Pinot Grigio Ramato are reference points for balance and integrity. The reds, from Refosco to Merlot, speak the Friulian dialect of the soil, with sculpted tannins and pure fruit.