description Gravner Rosso Breg Overview
Josko Gravner produces Breg, a red wine from his estate in Oslavia within Friuli-Venezia Giulia's Collio zone, using extended skin maceration and fermentation in buried Georgian-style amphorae called qvevri. Gravner abandoned conventional winemaking technology in the late 1990s in favor of these ancient methods, becoming a defining figure in the natural wine movement. The wine is typically a blend that includes Merlot alongside other varieties from his biodynamically farmed vineyards.
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Who produces the famous Rosso Breg wine?
Gravner Rosso Breg is produced by Josko Gravner in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy. Gravner is widely considered one of natural winemaking's most influential and radical pioneers.
What unique aging method is used for Gravner Rosso Breg?
The red blend is aged in large clay vessels called amphorae that are actually buried in the earth. This ancient technique involves extended maceration, meaning the juice is left in contact with the grape skins for months.
Why does Josko Gravner bury his amphorae for the Rosso Breg?
Burying the amphorae naturally keeps the wine at a stable, cool temperature during fermentation and aging. This historical method allows the wine to develop without the need for modern temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Is Gravner Rosso Breg considered a natural wine?
Yes, it is a flagship natural wine, made with absolutely no commercial yeasts, chemical additions, or filtration. Gravner strictly follows biodynamic principles in his vineyards to ensure the wine expresses the raw terroir.
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