Collection: Primosic

The Primosic family has farmed around Oslavia, on the Slovenian border, since the late 1800s. Like much of this region, their history is tied up with shifting borders and wartime disruption, only really settling into a modern estate under Silvan Primosic in the late 20th century, when they moved toward estate bottling and a clearer identity.

The Wine

Friuli itself is key to understanding the wines. You’ve got Alpine influence cooling things from the north and Adriatic air softening the heat from the south, which gives long, even ripening. Whites here - Friulano, Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio - tend to balance flavour and acidity better than in warmer parts of Italy.

In Oslavia, it gets more specific. The ponca soils (marl and sandstone) drain well and add a distinctive mineral edge and grip. Primosic works with that, producing both clean, varietal wines and more structured bottlings - particularly their “Klin” range - which see longer skin contact and ageing, giving texture and depth rather than just brightness.

That dual approach reflects Friuli itself: precision on one hand, tradition on the other. Primosic’s wines are grounded, savoury, and very clearly shaped by this small, cross-border corner of Italy.