Friuli Venezia Giulia

Paolo Vodopivec is a highly respected Italian winemaker based in the tiny village of Skerk, within the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of the Carso DOC. He is considered a master of the Vitovska grape [1]. Philosophy: Vodopivec is a proponent of minimal intervention winemaking, focusing on organic viticulture and traditional methods [1]. Winemaking Process: His signature wines often undergo long maceration periods (skin contact) in large amphorae (terracotta vessels) or large oak barrels, followed by extended aging [1, 3]. This process extracts color, tannins, and flavor compounds, creating structured, complex wines built for longevity [1]. Reputation: The Vodopivec wines, such as the Vitovska (the standard bottling) and the highly sought-after Origine (amphora-aged), are critically acclaimed and popular among connoisseurs of natural and complex white wines