Bressan Mastri Vinai PIGNOL Venezia Giulia IGP 2010) - Friuli

£148.00

THE GRAPES
Pignol is the grape, a rare beast from Friuli Venezia Giulia, a wild card with a punchy personality and old-school charm.

THE WINE
Here’s a wine that doesn’t mess around — Bressan’s Mastri Vinai PIGNOL 2010 is a powerhouse from the misty, mysterious vineyards of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Think deep, brooding garnet in the glass, a nose that hits you with wild berries, leather, and forest floor, all wrapped up in this earthy, slightly rustic cloak. It’s got guts and grace, a real slow burner on the palate with layered flavors of black cherry, graphite, and a whisper of spice that lingers like a good story told by your grandfather. This isn’t about instant gratification; it’s about time, patience, and a respect for the grape’s gritty past. A wine made by hands that know the land and respect Pignol’s old-school soul. It’s raw, real, and unapologetically alive.

THE FOOD PAIRING
Pairs beautifully with game, hearty stews, aged cheeses, or just good company and a slow afternoon.

THE WINEMAKER
Bressan is a name that carries weight in Friuli’s wine scene—an estate honoured for its commitment to ancient native varietals like Pignol. Their Mastri Vinai project is pure artisanal philosophy; no shortcuts, just honest, rugged wines crafted by those who understand these vineyards like the back of their hands. Rooted in tradition but with a defiant spark of individuality, Bressan embraces the irregular, the imperfect, and the compelling. Wines from this estate invite you to step out of the mundane and experience Friuli’s true, untamed heart. Passion, grit, and respect for nature—this is what Bressan delivers, vintage after vintage.