Pignol 2011 Bressan

Bressan Pignol 2011

Friuli Venezia Giulia IGT – Farra d’Isonzo (Gorizia)

The Bressan Pignol 2011 is a legendary and rare wine, made from one of Friuli’s most ancient native grape varieties. It represents the pinnacle of the Bressan family’s radical, uncompromising philosophy. Cultivated with extreme care in the calcareous, clay-rich, and gravelly soils of Farra d’Isonzo, the Pignol is a wine of extraordinary depth and structure. Only the best vintages are produced, and every bottle is a testament to patience, respect for nature, and time.

In the vineyard, every task is done by hand: pruning, cluster selection, and harvest. No herbicides, chemical fertilizers, or irrigation are used. The vines are allowed to develop naturally, fully expressing the terroir. Grapes are picked only when perfectly ripe and healthy, ensuring maximum concentration and aromatic integrity.

Vinification follows a non-interventionist approach. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, without additives or industrial yeasts. Sulfur dioxide is added minimally at bottling only, within organic certification limits. The wine matures for over seven years on its fine lees in large oak casks, developing complexity, elegance, and remarkable structure. Only after this extensive ageing is it bottled with a natural one-piece cork and allowed further refinement in glass.

Tasting notes: Deep garnet red with ruby reflections. The bouquet is complex and layered, revealing ripe plum, cherries, oriental spices, tobacco, cocoa, forest floor, and graphite. On the palate it is powerful, warm, and enveloping, yet refined and balanced, with velvety tannins, a strong structure, and extremely long persistence, showcasing dark fruit and sweet spice.

Pairings: Ideal with game, braised meats, roasts, and aged cheeses. Also perfect for contemplative sipping. Serve at 18°C in large red wine glasses after adequate aeration.

Technical data:

• Grapes: 100% Pignol

• Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia

• Commune: Farra d’Isonzo (Gorizia)

• Soil: calcareous, clay-rich, and gravelly

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts

• Ageing: over 7 years in large oak casks

• Filtration: none

• Fining: none

• Alcohol: 14% vol

• Bottle: 0.75 L – natural one-piece cork

• Serving temperature: 18°C

• Contains sulfites

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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.