Wineries / Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Jermann was founded in 1881 and is based in Ruttars, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It has a second site, Cantina di Villanova, at Farra d'Isonzo. The farming is sustainable, aimed at producing grapes with no chemical residues.
Silvio Jermann studied oenology in Conegliano and San Michele. After returning from work overseas, he created the Vintage Tunina blend, working on it from 1971 to 1973. It was officially launched in 1975 and quickly earned high standing with international critics.
Surveys of biodiversity on the Ruttars, Lonzano and Villanova estates have found between 75 and 130 different species.
Not tasted yet
I haven't reviewed a wine from Jermann yet. They're on my Top 100 list, which is built from awards.