Jermann Capo Martino 2021
Intense and complex, with aromas of tropical fruits, peaches and herbs, Capo Martino shows remarkable elegance with vibrant acidity and delicate floral notes on the palate.
Capo Martino is the name of the hilly 7.5-hectare vineyard in Dolegna del Collio purchased by Silvio Jermann in 1991, which was gradually replanted over the following twelve years. The indigenous varieties of Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana, and Picolit planted here position this wine as the alter ego of the more internationally-styled Vintage Tunina blend.
After a short period of maceration on the skins, the wine was fermented and aged in oak barrels for ten months and released two years after harvest.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Venezia Giulia |
| Subregion | Friuli |
| Grapes | Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana, and Picolit |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
In the eighteenth century, the Jermann family migrated over 200 miles from Austria’s Burgenland to Biljana in Slovenia, tantalisingly close to their eventual home in Friuli. In 1881, Anton Jermann completed the final seven-mile leg of the journey to Farra d’Isonzo, where the historic family winery can be found. While the family brought a strong winemaking tradition with them, it was the vision of Anton’s great-grandson Silvio that turned the Jermann name into a reference point not only for the region, but also for Italy as a whole. The release of Vintage Tunina, a pioneering blend of international and local varieties, sparked the revolution in 1975, but the arrival of Dreams Chardonnay in the mid-eighties, followed by Capo Martino in the early nineties, saw Jermann transcend from visionary to icon. With over 30 Tre Bicchieri awards from the Gambero Rosso guide, Jermann is rightly recognised as one of Italy’s finest producers. Jermann own a combined 150 hectares of prime vineyards at their two estates in Collio and Isonzo, and having been early advocates for sustainable agriculture, are well placed to continue their pioneering viticultural journey long into the future.
