About JermannJermann Winery was founded by Austrian-born Anton Jermann in 1881 in the province of Gorizia in the region of Friuli. Today the winery is owned and the wines are orchestrated by his great-grandson, Silvio Jermann who is flanked by his son Michele and General Manager, Edi Clementin. The estate has seen impressive development starting with its 110th anniversary, in 1991, when Silvio purchased vineyards in Ruttaris, the heart of Collio.
The Timeline
1881
’30-40
‘71
‘75
Anton Jermann comes to
Farra d’Isonzo from Austria
Angelo Jermann takes over the family’s grape-growing
tradition but keeps livestock,
transforming Jermann into a successful farm
Silvio Jermann begins
revolutionizing the winery after a
sabbatical overseas
Vintage Tunina is released which
effectively launches
Jermann’s new course
The Jermann Family has never been one to rest on their laurels. From leaving their home country of Austria to begin a new life in Italy to building a world-class winery, this family has always been one to push the envelope.
‘07
Silvio inaugurates a
second Jermann winery in
Ruttars
‘87
Dreams is released
which quickly builds a cult
following
The Terroir
This is a company that interacts with the world every day, but its greatest attention is always reserved for the things that make a wine great.–Jermann Winery“
Villanova di Farra, located in Farra d’Isonzo
Ruttars, located eight miles from Villanova and very close to the Slovenian border
Jermann Winery has two winery locations in Friuli
The Jermann areas correspond to Collio and Isonzo, close to Gorizia, though Silvio has intentionally chosen creative freedom over DOC bureaucracy.
* IsonzoDesignated in 1974
Located close to Cormons and Farra d’Isonzo
Thermoregulated by its proximity to the sea and mountains
Split in two by the Isonzo River with red gravel and noble clay on the left bank and white gravel on the right bank
* CollioDesignated in 1968 and revised in 1998
Located 60 miles northeast of Venice
Thermoregulated by its proximity to the Adriatic Sea and Pre-Julian Alps
Water erosion 100 million years ago gave rise to Collio’s characteristic soil type, called ponca, highly stratified and rich in marl and sandstone, ideal for quality viticulture.
Vineyard Breakdown
1970 1991 2012 20150
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272
370 370
Total Acreage
Series 1
60%
40%Land Topography
Flat - 222 acresHills - 148 acres
87%
13% Land Usage
Vineyards - 321 acresFarmland - 44 acres
On July 7th 2007, Silvio inaugurated a second Jermann winery, eight miles from Villanova and very close to the Slovenian border.
This second location, Ruttars, is every bit as spectacular as the first. Both wineries are fully active and the newer site is exclusively devoted to such iconic Jermann wines as Vintage Tunina and Dreams
The Cellars
7%
4%
12%
18%
18%
3%
15%
1%
4%
1%2%
0%
15%
Vintage Tunina -70,000 bottles
Dreams -35,000 bottles
Vinnae -120,000 bottles
Chardonnay -170,000 bottles
Pinot Girgio -170,000 bottles
Pinot Bianco -30,000 bottles
Sauvignon -15,000 bottles
Afix Riesling -8,000 bottles
Red Angel -4,000 bottles
Pignacolusse -8,000 bottles
Blau & Blau -15,000 bottles
Picolit -4,000 bottles
Other Jermann Wines -150,000 bottles
Varietal Breakdown
The PeopleJermann Winery, which is now in its fourth generation, has always focused on the importance of terroir and care in the vineyard, but equally important are the people behind the winery
Silvio Jermann Michele Jermann Edi Clementin
The Wines
"Vintage Tunina" Venezia Giulia IGT • "Dreams" Delle Venezia IGT • "Vinnae" Ribolla Gialla Venezia Giulia IGT • Chardonnay Venezia
Giulia IGT • Pinot Grigio Venezia Giulia IGT • Pinot Bianco Venezia Giulia IGT • Sauvignon Venezia Giulia IGT • Afix Riesling Venezia
Giulia IGT • "Red Angel On The Moonlight" Venezia Giulia IGT • "Pignacolusse" IGT • "Blau & Blau" Delle Venezie IGT • "Vino Dolce
Della Casa" Picolit Collio DOC
Varietal WinesChardonnay IGT: 100% Chardonnay. Brilliant straw yellow with greenish reflections. An intense, fruity bouquet with distinct varietal notes on nose and palate, excellent persistence. Stelvin screwcap closure to maintain freshness.
Pinot Grigio IGT: 100% Pinot Grigio, a grape particularly at home in northeastern Italy. Reveals lovely, perfumed aromas and notes of pear flavored fruit on the palate. This is a wine that is fresh and lively, with depth, weight on the palate and round texture. Stelvin screwcap closure to maintain freshness.
“Jermann is widely regarded as one of the best--if not simply the best--white wine maker in all of Italy. That being the case, a lot of attention is focused on the top wines in the portfolio, such as “Vintage Tunina” and “Were Dreams,” both priced at $74. There’s nothing wrong with that, but in my opinion the more conventional looking Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio are terrific wines that are mistakenly overlooked by consumers…” –Michael Franz
Pinot Grigio IGT 201393 Points, James SucklingFocused white with pure, clean stone, flint and minerals. Nose of focused green-pear, exotic ripeness and juicy character. Great balance and finesse with an extended finish. One of the best-value in pinot grigios.
Cru WinesDreams IGT: 90% Chardonnay. The remaining 10% is a trade secret guarded by Silvio and his winemaking team. Straw yellow in color, with a fascinating and complex bouquet of ripe exotic fruit, melted butter, vanilla and pastries.
Vinnae Ribolla Gialla IGT: Predominantly Ribolla Gialla, with touches of (Tocai) Friulano and Riesling Renano. Brilliant, light straw yellow in color; intense fruit aromas with mineral undertones; fresh, tangy and flavorful on the palate.
Vintage Tunina IGT: A special field blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia and the rare native varietal Picolit. Brilliant straw yellow in color, with golden reflections. Intense, ample, very elegant and persistent, with scents of honey and country flowers.
Vinnae Ribolla Gialla IGT 201391 Points, James Suckling
Dreams IGT 201294 Points, James Suckling
Vintage Tunina IGT 201294 Points, James Suckling
Points of Distinction
Time: Jermann is willing to invest large quantities of time perfecting individual varieties
and blends – spending 35 years on Pinot Grigio and Vintage Tunina alone.
Terrain: Jermann undergoes painstaking clonal selection and has invested in a vast range of premier sites to choose from so as to make the most of this exceptional soil.
Authenticity: All wines are 100% estate-grown and bottled. They embody Collio and Jermann to the last drop.
Originality: Every wine reflects both its local and family identity, not just crafted but created – by the individual genius of the Jermann Family.
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