2022 Radikon "Slatnik" Bianco, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

Composed of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Tocai Friulano, "Slatnik" comes from organically farmed vines rooted in the mineral-rich Ponca soils of Oslavia. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented with indigenous yeasts in large oak vats, where they macerate on their skins for 8 to 14 days. Gentle manual punch-downs during fermentation help extract color and structure. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months on the lees in large Slavonian oak casks, and then bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with minimal sulfur.

Its profile is both approachable and complex—layered with stone fruit, dried flowers, orange peel, and a savory, earthy core. The slight grip and pronounced minerality make it an excellent pairing for roasted poultry, vegetable terrines, or firm alpine cheeses.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Radikon, based in the village of Oslavia in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, is a benchmark producer of natural and orange wines. The estate was founded by Stanko Radikon, a visionary who challenged conventions by embracing long skin maceration for white grapes. Today, his son Saša continues the legacy, upholding a philosophy rooted in organic viticulture, low yields, and minimal intervention. Radikon wines are renowned for their authenticity, texture, and capacity to express place. The “Slatnik” cuvée offers a more immediate and generous interpretation of their signature style, combining the estate’s traditional methods with an inviting, food-friendly profile.