Chardonnay is not a newcomer to the Pordenone region as it was introduced in the 19th century during the Hapsburg rule of northern Italy. It was the pioneering work of this region in the 1960’s in making clean, fresh and vibrant wines that has made it the centre of Italian white wine production.
The vineyards are on the eastern hills of Friuli next to the border with Slovenia. Forchir, family owned and run, has extensive vineyards and has recently completed a new, carbon free, energy self-sufficient winery.
Claps is the name of the vineyard where the Chardonnay is grown.
