Klanjscek

Klanjsček is a small, family-run winery located in the rolling hills of Gorizia, in the Collio region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. Nestled along the Slovenian border, the estate embodies the region’s unique cross-cultural identity, where Italian and Slovenian traditions meet. The Klanjsček family farms organically, cultivating native varieties such as Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, and Malvasia, alongside Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The vineyards, set on the region’s characteristic ponca soils of marl and sandstone, yield grapes with natural tension, minerality, and depth. In the cellar, winemaking follows a natural, low-intervention philosophy — spontaneous fermentations, long skin contact for whites, and minimal use of sulfur. The result is a collection of expressive, textural wines that speak with honesty of their land and the people who tend it. Each bottle from Klanjsček reflects harmony between tradition, nature, and the quiet strength of Collio’s hills.

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The wines of Klanjsček are a true reflection of Collio’s distinctive ponca soils and the family’s commitment to organic, minimal-intervention winemaking. They are expressive, textural, and deeply tied to the rhythms of the land — wines that balance purity with character. Here’s a closer look at their offerings:

White Wines

Ribolla Gialla: The estate’s signature grape, often made with extended skin contact to reveal depth and texture. Aromas of citrus peel, dried herbs, and tea lead to a palate that is mineral, saline, and slightly tannic — a true Collio classic showing both freshness and grip.
Friulano and Malvasia Istriana: Elegant and aromatic, with notes of pear, almond, and wildflowers. These wines combine richness and liveliness, with a distinctive mineral spine that reflects the ponca soils.

Orange and Skin-Contact Wines

Extended Maceration Whites: Crafted through natural fermentations on skins, these wines offer amber hues, complex aromas of dried fruits, honey, and spice, and a textural palate that bridges freshness with structure. They are soulful, contemplative wines meant for slow enjoyment.

Red Wines

Merlot and Cabernet Franc: Medium-bodied, with red and black fruit, herbal undertones, and a savory, earthy finish. Aged gently to preserve balance and finesse, they express Collio’s cooler microclimate with precision and elegance.

Key Features
All wines are fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, bottled without fining or filtration, and made with minimal sulfur. Klanjsček’s style is defined by purity, texture, and authenticity — wines that speak quietly but profoundly of place. Each bottle captures the natural beauty and layered character of Collio, where the borderlands of Italy and Slovenia merge into one harmonious voice.