Puiatti
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Puiatti winery located and in what wine area does it produce?
Puiatti is located in Romans d'Isonzo, in the province of Gorizia, in the northeastern corner of Friuli, with about 50 hectares of vineyard for a production of about 400,000 bottles a year.
Who founded the Puiatti winery? What group does it belong to today?
The winery was founded in 1967 by Vittorio Puiatti, a pioneer of modern winemaking methods in Friuli, who chose never to use wood aging to showcase the purity of the region's native and international grape varieties. Today Puiatti is part of the Angelini Wines and Estates group, which has preserved its original style.
Why doesn't the Puiatti winery use wood for aging?
The founder's philosophy, still followed today, aims to showcase the varietal character of the wines without the influence of wood, so much so that in the United States the winery's historic slogan was 'save a tree, drink Puiatti'. An approach that reflects the inseparable bond between environment, grape variety, climate and human intervention.
Can you visit the Puiatti winery? Do they offer tastings?
Yes, the winery offers visits by reservation with tastings and direct sales, as well as the option to buy online, an opportunity to get to know up close the wood-free style that defines Puiatti wines.
