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08.01.2026

Bibenda 2026: Prestigious Awards for Cabert

Cantina di Bertiolo is proud to announce the results achieved in the Bibenda 2026 Guide, one of the most authoritative references in the Italian wine scene, published by the Italian Sommelier Foundation (Fondazione Italiana Sommelier).
Our wines from the Casali Roncali and Cabert lines received highly significant ratings, confirming the quality, consistency, and strong territorial identity that define our work in both the vineyard and the cellar.

Wines Awarded by Bibenda 2026

Discover them through the ratings and descriptions written during tastings by Bibenda.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Casali Roncali – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali

4 grapes

“Ruby red with a light tinge at the edges, clear. On the nose it offers delicate fruity notes of blackberry and currant, followed by woodland notes of thyme and bark, hints of vanilla, black pepper, and graphite. On the palate it is mesmerizing, well-balanced with a good fresh, savory finish and well-integrated tannins. The finish is persistent with balsamic echoes.”

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Sauvignon 2024 Casali Roncali – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali

4 grapes

“Straw yellow with greenish highlights, brilliant.
It opens with vegetal nuances of tomato leaf, wild asparagus, white currant, bergamot, and a mineral finish. The palate is consistent with these aromas, fresh and savory. It offers a pleasant finish with the aromas described.”

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Merlot 2023 Casali Roncali – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali

4 grapes

“An almost compact, clear ruby. A good complexity of aromas ranges from notes of eucalyptus to rhubarb, berries, and chinotto, all wrapped in a salty minerality. On the palate, it is elegant, warm, and enveloping.
Balanced throughout, with a distinct fresh, savory edge and well-honed tannins.
Persistent with a mineral finish.”

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Ribolla Gialla 2024 Casali Roncali – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali

4 grapes

“Elegant, bright straw yellow. Citrusy aromas with notes of cedar, grass clippings, linden, jasmine, green apple, almond notes, and a mineral finish. Fresh and easy on the palate, savory with consistent aftertaste. Good persistence.”

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Schioppettino 2023 Casali Roncali – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali

4 grapes

“Ruby red, slightly transparent, but clear. On the nose, it releases sensations of undergrowth, balsamic and vegetal notes, withered violet, star anise, quinine, and rhubarb. Warm and smooth on the palate, it has delicate tannins and a savory, balsamic finish.”

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Friulano 2024 Casali Roncali – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali

3 grapes

“Straw yellow with greenish highlights, brilliant.
The nose recalls hawthorn blossoms and wildflowers, white peach, herbaceous notes, lime, and a mineral finish. Full-bodied and balanced, the fresh, savory kick enhances the finish.”

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Pinot Grigio 2024 Casali Roncali – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali

3 grapes

“Intense straw yellow. In the glass, it offers aromas of white flowers, lemon peel, tarragon, and flint. On the palate, it is fresh with a pleasant mineral finish that enhances its flavor.”

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Sauvignon 2024 Cabert – DOC Friuli

3 grapes

“Bright straw yellow with green hues. It opens with herbaceous notes, tropical fruit, golden apple, and mineral notes.
Fresh and savory, ready to drink.
Finely flavorful finish.”

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Traminer 2024 Cabert – DOC Friuli

3 grapes

“Straw yellow with greenish highlights, brilliant.
In the glass, notes of yellow flowers, passion fruit, medlar, spicy nuances, and a mineral finish. On the palate, it is fresh and savory, balanced, and persistent.”

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Pinot Grigio 2024 Cabert – DOC Friuli

3 grapes

“Intense, brilliant straw yellow. In the glass, notes of wildflowers, yellow peach, grapefruit, lime blossom, and a mineral edge.
A ready sip, consistent with the aromas. The citrus freshness lengthens the finish.”

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The Value of the Bibenda Guide

The Bibenda Guide is one of the most respected voices in Italian wine, thanks to a rigorous evaluation system that rewards sensory quality, production coherence, and territorial identity.
Being featured with numerous awarded labels, and especially with several 4 Vine wines, confirms the growth and consolidation of Cantina di Bertiolo within the landscape of DOC Friuli and DOC Friuli Colli Orientali wines.

A Recognition of the Friulian Territory

These results also highlight the value of Friuli Venezia Giulia, one of Italy’s most renowned regions for producing high-quality white and red wines, distinguished by elegance, freshness, and character.
Through native grape varieties such as Schioppettino, Ribolla Gialla, and Friulano, alongside international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon, the winery continues to express the territory with a recognizable and consistent style.

The awards received in the Bibenda 2026 Guide represent another important step in the ongoing journey to enhance the quality and identity of Cantina di Bertiolo wines.
A result that motivates us to move forward with passion and responsibility, continuing to produce wines that best express the character of Friuli and its winemaking excellence.