Three generations and a history spanning four decades have transformed a small winery into a great reality on the Friulian wine scene. It is the remote 1969, in effect, when Paron Mario, aready hotelier and restaurateur in Carnia, decided to buy the first vineyards near Dolegna del Collio to experiment the production of some wines to offer to its customers. The Fantinel company was founded in this way, by a man’s passion, by the enthusiasm of a true entrepreneur able to look ahead and anticipate market trends.
Times speak of transformation, more and more modern technology and especially of an audience that towards the wine world proves to be more and more demanding and qualified. That is why in 1973, Luciano, Gianfranco and Loris decided to believe in the same dream of their father Mario continuing to expand the landed property of the family with new precious vineyards of the D.O.C. Collio, Grave and Colli Orientali del Friuli. In total, 16 hectares that over the years reached up to 300, the expression of a production reality based on the vinification of exclusive vines of property, authentic expressions of territories suited to the cultivation of vines and perfect microclimates for an excellent ripening of the fruits. This results in collections of top quality wines that can differentiate themselves even in the wide world panorama, where they stand out as the right compromise between the historic tradition of Friulian wines and the desire of innovation, which today manifests itself in the dynamic passion rooted in Marco, Stefano and Mariaelena. In effect, it is with the great efforts of the third generation that Fantinel can be included among the most important Italian wineries: in terms of quality, quantity of investments.
The elegant location of Tauriano di Spilimbergo, a model for viticulture and for hospitality surrounded by vineyards, has became the heart of a company that grow continuously, the true center from which everything is decided and everything is produced. From here, it is possible to look over the horizon to a future full of projects that travel across the ocean and today can boast a more and more expanding production.
