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Silvio Jermann

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Silvio Jermann is an Italian winemaker based in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, recognized for his role in elevating the quality of Italian white wines during the late 20th century. In 1975, he created Vintage Tunina, a field blend that combines native varieties like Ribolla Gialla and Malvasia with French varieties such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. This wine challenged traditional local practices by introducing international grapes and utilizing barrel aging for white wine production. Jermann's estate continues to produce a diverse range of white wines that reflect the distinct terroir of Friuli.

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What grapes are blended in Jermann Vintage Tunina?

Vintage Tunina is a field-inspired white blend that includes Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana, and Picolit. Silvio Jermann first produced it in 1975, helping establish Friuli as a source of ambitious Italian white wine.

Why is Vintage Tunina not labeled with a single grape variety?

Its identity comes from combining native Friulian grapes with international varieties rather than emphasizing one cultivar. The components are harvested and blended to create texture, aroma, and aging capacity.

What is Jermann's Where Dreams wine?

Where Dreams Have No End is Jermann's oak-aged Chardonnay, recognizable through labels whose wording and design have changed over time. It represents a richer style than the estate's more mineral or aromatic Friulian whites.

Where is the Jermann winery located?

Jermann is based in Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy, with important vineyards around the Collio and Isonzo areas. The region borders Slovenia and is particularly renowned for white varieties.