Oct. 14, 5–7 p.m., The Italians, Smíchov
Three wines, three stories, and several years’ difference in the bottle. The Zuani Winery in Friuli, Italy, specializes exclusively in white wines and produces only three varieties. At the tasting, you’ll sample them all—always in two different vintages—and the winery’s owner, Antonio, will personally guide you through the experience. You’ll enjoy a small vertical tasting, during which you’ll be able to compare how the individual wines evolve over time. Antonio will also bring several bottles from his cellar for this occasion, and you’ll get a sneak peek at one of the wines—it’s not yet available on the market. We’ll serve light refreshments inspired by Friulian cuisine to accompany the tasting.
When: Wednesday, October 14, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Where: the italians café / wine shop in Smíchov, Strakonická 948/1 (if there are more than 10 people, the tasting will take place in the café; if there are 10 or fewer, it will be held in the wine shop)
What we’ll be tasting: Collio Bianco Vigne 2016, Collio Bianco Vigne 2023, Pinot Grigio 2021, Pinot Grigio 2023, Collio Bianco Riserva 2017, Collio Bianco Riserva 2021
Refreshments: platters with ham, cheese, and other delicacies, Friulian frico, pesce in saor
Price: 1,399 CZK per person
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Zuani Winery
If there’s one person who certainly isn’t lacking in courage, it’s Patrizia Felluga, the founder of Zuani Winery. She worked for many years at her family’s winery, but in 2000 she decided to make a radical change and set out on her own. She spent an entire year searching for the perfect place to make a fresh start, until she discovered the Zuani hill in the Collio region of Friuli. She planted four grape varieties there—Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon, Friulano, and Chardonnay—and today, together with her children Antonio and Caterina, she produces just three wines from them: the flagship blends Bianco Vigne and Bianco Riserva, and a single-varietal Pinot Grigio. All three are among the very best you can taste in Friuli.