Fiegl Italian White
Fiegl: Collio whites from Oslavia ponca soil since 1782.
The story behind Fiegl
Fiegl has farmed the same ground since 1782, when Valentino Fiegl bought the vineyard plot called Meja in Oslavia, a hamlet north of Gorizia on the Slovenian border. That is Collio DOC country, and the family still works it: brothers Alessio, Giuseppe and Rinaldo alongside Martin, Robert and Matej.
The vines sit in ponca, the local stratified marl and sandstone that gives these whites their saline, mineral spine. Friulano and Ribolla Gialla lead the range, with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio alongside. Classic cuvees ferment off the skins in steel and rest on the fine lees, building texture without oak.
Explore the Fiegl range
Four Fiegl bottlings we carry, from the Friulano you should start with to the Merlot the family grows on the same border hills.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiegl Friuliano 750mL | Friulano | 26 proof (13% ABV) | Bitter almond finish, saline ponca minerality, stone fruit |
| Fiegl Collio Sauvignon Blan 750mL | Sauvignon Blanc | 26 proof (13% ABV) | Crisp, herbal, citrus and white flower |
| Fiegl Ribolla Gialla 750mL | Ribolla Gialla | 25 to 26 proof (12.5 to 13% ABV) | High natural acidity, green apple, light saline edge |
| Fiegl Leopold Merlot 750mL | Merlot | 26 to 27 proof (13 to 13.5% ABV) | Border hills red, dark plum, soft tannin |
| Villa Dugo (Fiegl value line) | IGT Isonzo white | About 26 proof (13% ABV) | Everyday white, lean and dry, value tier |
Which Fiegl is right for you?
Fiegl pricing here runs from $19.98 to $29.98, which is honest money for Collio. The Friulano is $22.98 and in stock now, the bottle I would hand you first. Ribolla Gialla and the Collio Sauvignon Blanc sit at $19.98 each, and both move in and out of stock, so call ahead if you want a case. The Leopold Merlot is $29.98. Buy Fiegl online and we will have it ready at the counter, or send it out locally.
Start here: almond finish, saline spine, the grape that defines Collio.
High acidity cuts through oysters, clams and cold seafood starters.
Same border hills, darker fruit, for guests who skip white.