Radikon

Situated on a 12-hectare estate in Friuli, on the Slovenian border of Italy, Radikon stands as a paragon of unique winemaking. This region, celebrated for its skin-contact and orange wines, finds its heart and soul in Radikon's innovative approach. Radikon, often hailed as the king of orange wines, owes its prestigious reputation to Stanko Radikon, who spearheaded the winery's transformation in 1995. Stanko reinvigorated the traditional skin contact method for white wines, significantly influencing the natural wine movement. Recognizing the distinct needs of the local Ribolla Gialla grape, he revived his grandfather's vinification techniques, initially involving a seven-day skin maceration. Over the years, Stanko refined and perfected this method, integrating biodynamic principles to enhance the winery’s practices. Today, Radikon's classic wines, crafted from Ribolla and Friulano grapes, undergo an extended maceration period of about three months, followed by prolonged barrel and bottle ageing.

“These exceptional wines are bottled in unique 500ml and 1-litre formats with slender necks and corks, a design choice believed to enhance the ageing process.”

These bottles promise to develop beautifully over a decade or more. Additionally, Radikon offers a range of earlier-drinking wines with shorter skin maceration periods. Radikon wines captivate with their remarkable complexity, profound flavours, and striking freshness. Since Stanko’s passing in 2016, his son Saša has upheld the family’s legacy, maintaining high standards and meticulous attention to detail. Many believe Saša’s wines surpass even his father's creations, continuing Radikon's legacy of excellence.