Radikon-Friuli-Italy

Radikon is one of the most influential natural wine estates in the world — a true pioneer from Oslavia, on the border of Italy and Slovenia. Founded by the late Stanislav “Stanko” Radikon, the winery forever changed how people understand skin-contact whites, long maceration, and purity without compromise.

Today, the estate is led by Sasa Radikon, who continues the family’s fearless approach: no shortcuts, no corrections, no stainless steel convenience — just grapes, time, and the clarity of their land.

What They’re Known For

  • Legendary skin-contact whites made from Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Pinot Grigio

  • Extended macerations (30 days to several months) that give structure, texture, and electric aromatics

  • Aging in large Slavonian oak for years before release

  • Zero additions — no yeast, no fining, no filtration, minimal to zero sulfur

  • Distinctive bottle formats: 500ml & 1L to encourage sharing and ideal wine-to-oxygen ratios

Their Winemaking Philosophy

Radikon’s wines are built on the belief that time is a material — just as important as soil, grape, or vessel. Grapes are harvested ripe, fermented on skins like red wine, then aged for years until they gain calmness and internal balance. The result is wine that feels alive, layered, and deeply reflective of Oslavia’s sandstone soil and Alpine-meets-Adriatic climate.

Radikon didn’t follow a trend, they created one. Their work helped define the entire global category of orange wines. To drink Radikon is to taste a legacy: bold, uncompromising, and decades ahead of its time.