{"title":"Borgo del Tiglio","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicola Manferrari trained as a pharmacist, took over the family vineyard when his father died, and bottled his first wine in 1982. Now considered one of Friuli's original trailblazers, he makes brilliant, saline-infused whites that define what Collio can be. Collio Ronco della Chiesa Friulano—from vines planted 70+ years ago—elevated Friulano production from industrial to artisanal. Elevation through restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"borgo-del-tiglio-collio-rosso-riserva-2017-750ml","title":"Borgo del Tiglio, Collio Rosso Riserva, 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom one of Friuli's original trailblazers—\"one of the world's greatest estates.\" Nicola Manferrari, originally a pharmacist, took over his father's five hectares in 1981 and joined visionaries like Gravner, Schiopetto, and Jermann in revolutionizing Friuli winemaking. Known for textural complexity and aging potential, this Merlot-Cabernet blend carries the Riserva designation indicating extended aging. From Cormòns in the heart of Collio on the Slovenia border—serious, traditionally-made red built for the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41751126507577,"sku":"NYC-5-GCR-`GCRU975`-111723-6","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Borgo-del-Tiglio-Collio-Rosso-Riserva-2017-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_84fc59c0.jpg?v=1768491108"},{"product_id":"borgo-del-tiglio-collio-rosso-riserva-2018-750ml","title":"Borgo del Tiglio, Collio Rosso Riserva, 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the heart of Friuli’s Collio region, Borgo del Tiglio’s Collio Rosso Riserva 2018 showcases the artistry and precision behind one of the area’s most respected estates. This wine, a blend of local and international varieties, reflects the unique terroir of Collio—where steep slopes and the influence of the nearby Alps create an ideal microclimate for producing reds with both power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage is rich yet refined, with dark fruit—blackberry, plum—intertwined with earthy notes and a subtle hint of spice. The wine’s structure is firm, with tannins that provide depth while maintaining a smooth, rounded texture. There’s a fine balance between the fruit’s ripeness and the wine’s mineral edge, which adds complexity without overwhelming the palate. The finish is long, with lingering dark fruit and a slight touch of savory herbs, leaving a clean, satisfying aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorgo del Tiglio’s Collio Rosso Riserva 2018 is a versatile wine, pairing beautifully with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or aged cheeses. Its elegance and structure make it an excellent choice for cellaring, where it will continue to evolve and reveal new layers of complexity over time. Whether enjoyed now or in a few years, this wine is a true expression of Collio’s ability to produce red wines of exceptional depth and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44284793913401,"sku":"NYC-GCR-`GCRU975-18`-021125-13","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Borgo-del-Tiglio-Collio-Rosso-Riserva-2018-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_6cbd5e35.jpg?v=1768500636"},{"product_id":"borgo-del-tiglio-sauvignon-dark-label-2021-750ml","title":"Borgo del Tiglio, Sauvignon Dark Label, 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pharmacist who inherited his family's vineyard at twenty-three and taught himself to make wine by learning French to read Champagnol's foundational texts on viticulture. Nicola Manferrari's unlikely origin story produced one of Italy's most serious white wine estates. Over three decades, Borgo del Tiglio in Collio Goriziano has become a benchmark for complex, age-worthy whites from Friuli-Venezia Giulia—where the Julian Alps meet the Adriatic on hills of marl, sand, and clay that produce some of Italy's finest Sauvignon Blanc. The Dark Label (Etichetta Scura) is the top selection, reserved for Manferrari's most meticulous bottlings. One hundred percent Sauvignon Blanc, manually harvested, delicately pressed, malolactic fermentation, then nine months in 250-liter oak barrels. The result is layered and textural rather than simply aromatic—herbs, citrus, vanilla, and toffee from thoughtful oak integration at a full-bodied fifteen percent alcohol. This is not Loire Sauvignon; this is something entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45181785604153,"sku":"NYC-GCR-`GCRU976-21`-111825-3","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Borgo-del-Tiglio-Sauvignon-Dark-Label-2021-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1769611979"},{"product_id":"borgo-del-tiglio-ronco-della-chiesa-2023-750ml","title":"Borgo del Tiglio, Ronco della Chiesa, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonco della Chiesa is Nicola Manferrari's statement with Friulano, the grape variety that has made Borgo del Tiglio's reputation. This wine comes from a single vineyard in Brazzano, hand-tilled in the late 1950s, where brown marl soil and a mild microclimate sheltered from cold northeast winds allow the varietal to achieve remarkable complexity. Only 2,600 bottles are produced annually, aged 10 months in barrique at 13.5% alcohol. The 2023 vintage shows intense, clean varietal character with initial tropical notes that evolve through pear, apricot, and ripe peach, before drifting into mint, chamomile, and hints of green citrus. This is benchmark Friulano—proof that a single grape, with patient winemaking and the right site, can achieve sophistication that rivals Burgundian complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45504658341945,"sku":"NYC-GCR-``-022426-7","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Borgo-del-Tiglio-Ronco-della-Chiesa-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1772722399"},{"product_id":"borgo-del-tiglio-collio-2023-750ml","title":"Borgo del Tiglio, Collio, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorgo del Tiglio's Collio Bianco is a three-varietal blend—Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling Renano—debuted in 1989 as an evolution of founder Nicola Manferrari's experimental work. Originally trained as a pharmacist, Manferrari assumed the family estate upon his father's unexpected death in 1981, and has spent four decades perfecting the textural complexity that Friuli's marl and sandstone soils (located 20 kilometers from the sea) impart to white wine. The high acidity of Sauvignon and Riesling balances the body and power of Friulano, while gravity-based cellar work and minimal intervention allow the vineyard's unique soils and microclimate to express themselves. The blend captures the essence of a vintage distilled into a bottle that rewards both immediate pleasure and cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections [GCR]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45504658374713,"sku":"NYC-GCR-``-022426-8","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Borgo-del-Tiglio-Collio-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1772722402"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/borgo-del-tiglio.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}