4 and 6 bottle levels     $21 (member price $18)
100% Sauvignon Blanc    12.5% ABV

1969 was the year Paron Mario founded Fantinel in Friuli.  They are now a 3rd generation family owned winery with grandsons Marco and Stefano in charge.  The fruit for this Sauv Blanc is from their estate in Tauriano, in eastern Friuli, about 50 miles from Slovenia.  Their Borgo Tesis line features the best varietals in Friuli, the northeast corner of Italy bordered by the Dolomites and Austria to the north, Slovenia to the east and the Adriatic to the southeast.  All of their Borgo Tesis wines are aged in stainless steel, so as to showcase the fruit.  Grapefruit, passionfruit, yellow bell pepper, melon, hint of chalk on the finish.

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Enjoy this refreshing white as an aperitif or paired with Italian hors d'oeuvres like fried ravioli, prosciutto topped crostini, classic Caprese salad drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, crispy arancini and flash fried calamari. This food friendly white is also delicious served alongside pasta primavera, seafood risotto, herb grilled halibut and seasonal veggies drizzled with olive oil, spaghetti carbonara, chicken thighs braised in white wine, pesto tossed gnocchi and shrimp linguine smothered in a creamy citrus sauce. Or simply savor this with soft cheeses like herbed Boursin, fresh goat cheese and Burrata drizzled with olive oil and herbs.