Jermann: Friuli Wines Since 1881, Sealed Under Screwcap
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Jermann is a winery founded after generations of migration settled in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Its wines are sealed with Stelvin closures (screwcaps) instead of traditional cork. Silvio Jermann saw what the future would need: the best possible experience for every bottle.
In the 18th century, Sefanus, Silvio's great-great-great-grandfather, migrated from the Burgenland in Austria to modern-day Slovenia. In 1881, Anton Jermann, Silvio's great-grandfather, moved from modern-day Slovenia to Villanova di Farra in Friuli and founded Jermann.
In 1971, it was Silvio's turn. After working overseas, he revolutionized the winery and created the wine that started it all: Vintage Tunina. At a time when blends were taboo, he assembled one the world had never seen: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Malvasia Istriana, Ribolla Gialla and Picolit. He named it after the pet name Giacomo Casanova used for his mistress. Jermann released the first Vintage Tunina in 1975. In 2016, just after its 40th anniversary, it was awarded best Italian white wine in the world.
In the late 1990s, Silvio saw another chance to break the norm and sealed his best wines with a Stelvin cap instead of cork. Jermann says this makes its wines the most "uncapped." The closure suspends the aromas in a state of timelessness, so each bottle stays exactly as it was when it left the winery. The belief was upheld when the 1997 Vintage Tunina, closed with a Stelvin cap, was judged "perfect" for its preserved aromas and liveliness.
A core belief at Jermann is that exceptional wines come from exceptional grapes. The team focuses on continual research, in the vineyard and in the winery, and has absolute respect for the natural cycles of the land. No fertilizers, chemical residues or pesticides are used in the vineyards — only organic compounds. Cover crops and other practices support an area biodiversity of 75 to 130 distinct species. Of the estate's 200 hectares, 170 are prime vineyards and 20 are kept for arable crops.
The original winery in Villanova di Farra is "the roots" of Jermann. The Isonzo River crosses the surrounding vineyards and cuts the area in two. On the left bank, the soil is a mixture of red gravel and noble clay. On the right, alluvial deposits dot calcareous soil from white gravel. The sea moderates the climate and the mountains offer protection. These soils produce deeply colored, well-structured, intense reds and elegant, aromatic, balanced whites.
The Rutters cellar, inaugurated on 07/07/07, is the "Sustainable Jewel" of Jermann. Traditional architecture meets advanced technology here, in the heart of Dolegna del Collio, surrounded by 20 hectares of vineyards. Water erosion over 100 million years ago created the iconic "Ponca" soil: lightweight, fresh, highly stratified and rich in marl and sandstone. Cool nights preserve the aromas of the grapes, while warm air currents off the Adriatic Sea keep them dry and healthy by day. The winery holds the CasaClimaWine certification, which is attainable only by wineries designed to be sustainable. Rutters produces Vintage Tunina, Where Dreams, Capo Martino and Vignatruss.
Jermann makes a wide range of wines, plus grappa. The whites divide into blends and single-varietal wines.
These include Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The Riesling, called Afix Riesling, is partly vinified on the skins for complexity and texture. Gewürztraminer is made under the Italian name Traminer Aromatico. Picolit, a lesser-known varietal, is produced only in half-bottles because of its rarity: the grapes naturally raisinate, creating a luxurious wine unlike any other.
The "...Dreams..." Chardonnay was originally named for the U2 song "Where the streets have no name," as "Where the Dreams have no end..." The capsule color has changed with every vintage, following the seven colors of the iris on the label. The name has changed too, including "W... Dreams..." in 2003 and back to "Where Dreams have no end..." in 2015. The original label appeared in the film "The Parent Trap" in 1998.
Jermann makes three grappas. Grappa Spirt di Tunina is distilled from the pomace of Vintage Tunina in a pot still and rested in stainless steel. Grappa Spirt di Bellina is made from 100% Moscato rosa, for a slightly sweet, aromatic spirit. Grappa Jermann is slightly sweet, warm and fragrant.
Silvio Jermann's constant push to break the mold has earned the winery a reputation for world-class wines. Visit your local Eataly to try Jermann wines at our restaurants, or shop online at EatalyVino.
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