Zorzettig wins in sustainability
This year's most awarded wine from the historic Friulian winery is named after Annalisa Zorzettig's young granddaughter. Leonie, thanks to her great love of nature, inspired the name of this blend of Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, and Friulano, which this year was awarded not only the Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri, but also the Bibenda 5 Grappoli, and the Wine Hunter Merano Wine Festival Gold.
A wine dedicated to the specific biodiversity preservation project that Annalisa Zorzettig and agronomist Antonio Noacco have been carrying out for several years across all 120 hectares of the estate.
"For us, I Fiori di Leonie embodies our commitment to the environment and our roots," explains Annalisa Zorzettig, owner of the winery. "It's a wine that speaks strongly of Friuli, because it's made from three white varietals that express themselves well in our region: Sauvignon, which lends its aromatic character, Pinot Bianco with its elegance, and Friulano, the past, present, and future of our family, like Leonie. Respect for the land, the preservation of its specific biodiversity, and a focus on sustainability are also the foundation of another major project we're working on and which we can't wait to unveil in the coming months."
After abandoning chemical weed control, attention shifted to restoring soil vitality. Each plot is studied and a specific green manure is applied based on the characteristics of that soil. Special attention is paid to promoting the presence not only of pollinating insects but also of natural antagonists to other harmful species, enabling the vineyard to protect itself. The mix is carefully designed to ensure the most consistent flowering possible. It all begins with the need to find that balance between agricultural production and environmental preservation that has tended to be neglected over the years, with the aim of providing a dual benefit: both to people, ensuring adequate productivity, and to the ecosystem.
