Nekaj 2020 Damijan Podversic

Nekaj 2020 – Damijan Podversic

A free‑spirit Friulano

Nekaj is a 100% Friulano, grown on ponca terraces of Monte Calvario using organic–biodynamic practices. The bush-trained vines grow amidst native vegetation, untreated and untamed, reflecting the site’s unique terroir.

Uncompromising winemaking

Hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in large wooden barrels with extended skin contact lasting several weeks, adding complexity and structure. The wine matures in both wood and stainless steel, without fining or filtration, and minimal sulfites added only at bottling.

Tasting notes

The wine shows a rich straw yellow hue, with aromas of fresh almond, hawthorn blossom, and delicate herbal hints. On the palate, it’s lively and savory, with vibrant acidity and a smooth texture, leading to a minerally elegant, long finish.

Technical sheet

• Vintage: 2020

• Grape: 100% Friulano

• Vinification: spontaneous, weeks of skin contact

• Aging: large wooden barrels & stainless steel

• Filtering/Fining: none

• SO₂ added: minimal

• Production: approx. 4,500 bottles

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Damijan Podversic – The Visionary of Collio

A story rooted in vision

Damijan Podversic began winemaking in the late 1980s, deeply influenced by natural wine pioneer Josko Gravner. He reclaimed abandoned vineyards on Monte Calvario in the heart of Friuli’s Collio region. Together with his wife Elena, he crafts artisanal wines that reflect their environment and tradition.

Vineyard philosophy

Farming is strictly organic and biodynamic, with no chemicals, no irrigation, and very low yields. Soils are composed of ponca, a marl sandstone that imparts minerality and structure. The vineyard is treated as a living, breathing ecosystem, nurtured in balance with lunar cycles.

In the cellar

Spontaneous fermentations occur with indigenous yeasts. Whites undergo prolonged skin maceration, producing bold, structured and age-worthy orange wines. No filtering, no fining, and only minimal sulfites at bottling. These are authentic, expressive wines, shaped by nature and time.

Iconic wines

Among Damijan’s most renowned labels: Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, Nekaj (Friulano), Kaplja (white blend), Prelit (red blend), and Pinot Grigio. All are expressive, textural, and layered with vibrant energy.

Winery Facts

• Region: Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

• Vineyard size: ~8 hectares

• Grapes: Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

• Farming: Organic, biodynamic (uncertified)

• Winemaking: Wild fermentation, long macerations, large barrels

• Philosophy: Non-interventionist, unfiltered, unfined