Damijan Bianco Nekaj ​​2019

Damijan Bianco Nekaj 2019

Producer: Damijan Podversic
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Appellation: IGT Venezia Giulia
Grape: 100% Friulano
Vineyards: Gradiscutta (since 1991) & Monte Calvario (since 2003)
Altitude: 110–140 meters
Exposure: South-facing
Soil: Ponca (Opoka) – calcareous marl and sandstone
Farming: Natural and non-interventionist
Harvest: Manual
Yield: 40 q/ha
Vinification: Skin contact maceration in large oak vats for 60–90 days with indigenous yeasts
Aging: 3 years in large oak (20–30 hL) + 1 year in bottle
SO₂: Minimal addition
Score: 93 points – Vinous

Description

Damijan Bianco Nekaj 2019 is a poetic, elemental expression of Friulano, born from the stony Ponca (Opoka) soils of Friuli and shaped by long maceration and minimal intervention. The name Nekaj — meaning "something" in Slovene — evokes both the cultural roots of the Podversic family and the elusive soul of this luminous orange wine.

Aromatically complex, it reveals honeyed floral tones, wild herbs, orange blossom and exotic spices. On the palate, it’s silky, subtly balsamic and mineral, with a pleasant bitterness and textural grip. A meditative, sensory-charged wine that invites reflection and rewards curiosity.

Suggested Pairings

• Aged or washed-rind cheeses

• Wild mushroom dishes

• Grilled octopus with olive oil and herbs

• Coconut vegetable curry

• Saffron risotto or Taleggio risotto