Nestled amidst the captivating hills of Corno di Rosazzo in the heart of Friuli, Collavini stands as a testament to enduring passion and commitment to winemaking excellence. Founded in 1896 by Eugenio Collavini, the winery has meticulously preserved its legacy, earning a reputation for crafting authentic wines that embody the region’s essence.
Over a century of expertise characterizes Collavini’s approach, distinguished by its ability to seamlessly blend time-honored traditions with cutting-edge winemaking techniques. Each generation of the Collavini family has contributed to strengthening and revitalizing this heritage, upholding a philosophy that celebrates the terroir and its exceptional qualities.
The hills of Corno di Rosazzo provide an ideal microclimate for viticulture, featuring mineral-rich soils and optimal sun exposure. These privileged conditions allow Collavini to cultivate indigenous and international grape varieties with meticulous care, emphasizing the freshness and aromatic complexity of renowned varieties like the celebrated Ribolla Gialla.
Innovation at the Heart of Collavini’s Legacy
For Collavini, the Ribolla Gialla, a native grape of Friuli Venezia Giulia, represents the ultimate expression of the terroir. In the 1980s, when the trend was to uproot Ribolla, Manlio Collavini, a pioneer and innovator, decided to bet on this unique grape. Recognizing its potential, he envisioned it as the ideal base for an exceptional sparkling wine.
The creation of this sparkling wine, which harmoniously unites tradition and advanced technology, perfectly embodies the winery’s modern and deeply rooted essence. Under Manlio Collavini’s leadership, the winery revolutionized winemaking, introducing the first Ribolla Gialla sparkling wine. By bridging tradition and innovation, Manlio Collavini gave rise to the “Metodo Collavini”: a sparkling winemaking technique that replicates the bottle refermentation process of the Classic Champenois Method within autoclaves, utilizing 200-hectoliter horizontal tanks. This revolutionary method allows for extended lees aging, up to 30 months, imparting complexity, harmony, and elegance to the wine.
Excellence in Every Bottle
Collavini stands out in the winemaking landscape as an ambassador of Friuli, seamlessly blending tradition and innovation to craft unique wines. From the fresh aromatic notes of its whites to the structured and complex reds, and the elegant and refined sparkling wines, Collavini is a tribute to the excellence and passion that define this historic winery.
With an unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity, Collavini pledges to remain a benchmark in the world of wine, ensuring a tasting experience that satisfies the most discerning palates and celebrates the richness of Friuli’s winemaking heritage.