ROSSO 2019- MIANI

Its name is Miani Rosso 2019, and behind it stands Enzo Pontoni, one of Italy’s most perfectionist and enigmatic winemakers. Its unique blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Refosco—combined with Enzo’s “perfect” touch—makes it the second most sought-after wine in the region (the first is his as well), according to Wine Searcher.

Pontoni doesn’t follow trends; he creates his own rules. His philosophy is disarmingly simple: quality is non-negotiable. For him, every bottle is a work of art, the result of patience, meticulous care, and respect for the land. His winery was founded in 1985 and is particularly renowned for its extremely low but top-quality yields, producing fewer than 700 bottles of wine per year—each one capturing the very essence of Friuli.

The 2019 vintage was a milestone year. Pontoni made a decision that stunned collectors: he didn’t bottle a single-varietal Merlot. All the best fruit went into Miani Rosso 2019, creating a wine that’s already considered legendary. The blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Refosco was aged for 24 months in French oak barrels and 5 months in stainless steel. The result is impressively dense and rich, with bold tannins that give it the ticket to age gracefully for the next decade.

As you can imagine, the bottles are extremely limited—so you know what to do!

In the glass, Miani Rosso 2019 shows a deep ruby color. On the nose, it unfolds aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, and blackberry, accompanied by notes of vanilla, pepper, clove, leather, smoke, and cinnamon.

On the palate, it’s opulent and velvety, with balanced acidity and a robust tannic structure that promises long aging. Ripe red and black fruits are steeped in spices, cocoa, and dried herbs.