Welcoming Ms. Frantiska Kasparova of Cantina Produttori Cormòns

Friuli Winemaker's Dinner

A night to savor two award-winning wines with their producer: a Pinot Bianco hailed as the best in Italy, and the first "Tre Bicchieri" in the winery's history.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 18:30–21:00

We are hosting an exclusive winemaker's dinner for just eight guests, featuring Ms. Frantiska Kasparova, Export Manager of Cantina Produttori Cormòns from the town of Cormòns in Italy's Friuli region.

The event will be held at Quattro Canti, an Italian restaurant in Minami-Aoyama.

Bordering Slovenia, Friuli is counted among Italy's finest regions for white wine, yet it remains a destination little discussed in Japan.
Discover its current landscape through the words of its makers.

Guest

Frantiska Kasparova

(Export Manager)

Our guest is Ms. Frantiska Kasparova, who oversees exports for this cantina comprising over 90 families.

During the event, you will have the opportunity to join her in conversation, learning directly about vintage differences, the terroir of Collio, and the very nature of a cooperative winery. An interpreter will be present, so please do not worry if you are not fluent in Italian or English.

By listening to the producer's stories while enjoying a glass, you are sure to experience these wines in a whole new light.

The Heart of the Evening: Two Awards

① The White Wine Hailed as Italy's Best Value

Collio Pinot Bianco 2024

Awarded the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Quality/Price Award (94 points) in Gambero Rosso's "BereBene 2026." This is the cuvée featured for proving that "a cooperative of 100 families created the best value-for-money Pinot Bianco in Italy."

Derived from short cold maceration and aging in large casks, it offers aromas of citron, candied ginger, and grapefruit. On the palate, saline minerals extend into a clean, profound finish.

② The First "Tre Bicchieri" in the Cantina's History

Collio Bianco Uve Autoctone 2022

Awarded the top Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) rating in Gambero Rosso's "Vini d'Italia 2025" for the first time since the winery's founding. It was introduced as one of 52 producers to receive the award for the first time that year—a bottle boasting a depth developed through aging, blended from indigenous Friulian varieties.

"Historical acclaim" and "overwhelming value."
Experience these two differently awarded wines side-by-side on the same night.

Cantina Produttori Cormòns

A Friulian Cooperative of Over 90 Families

Established in 1968 in the town of Cormòns near the Slovenian border. This cooperative winery boasts over 90 member families and manages 320 hectares of vineyards. They produce Collio DOC, Friuli Isonzo DOC, and Friuli DOC wines, and have installed eight weather stations in their fields to manage the microclimate of each plot.

Participating producers range in age from 24 to 89, and this intergenerational transfer of technology is the foundation of the cantina.

Vino della Pace (Wine of Peace)

An initiative continued since 1983. Produced from the "Vigna del Mondo" (Vineyard of the World), where about 550 varieties collected from across the globe are planted. The labels are created annually by different artists (including Dario Fo, Enrico Baj, Yoko Ono, and Folon) and have been gifted to heads of state around the world. The cellar houses large Slavonian oak casks painted by some 20 artists, resembling a small art museum.

Wines to be Served

We plan to serve about five types of wine, focusing on the two award-winning cuvées, ranging from Friulian whites to reds and a final glass.

Friuli Sparkling or Prosecco

A toast to start the evening with a sparkling wine or Prosecco from Friuli.

Collio Pinot Bianco 2024 [BereBene 2026 Quality/Price Award, 94 pts]

Star of the evening ①. Start with its saline and citrus notes paired with appetizers.

Friuli Friulano

Friuli's signature variety. Leaves a pleasant, almond-like bitterness in the finish.

Collio Bianco Uve Autoctone 2022 [Vini d'Italia 2025 Tre Bicchieri]

Star of the evening ②. Depth and maturity unique to a blend of indigenous varieties.

Friuli Merlot

Another face of a region strongly associated with white wine.

* The wine lineup is subject to change based on import stock and the menu of the day.

Wine × Cuisine

Minami-Aoyama Quattro Canti

The venue is Quattro Canti, an Italian restaurant in Minami-Aoyama, a short walk from Omotesando. It is an intimate spot with only 12 seats, including counter and table seating.

The chef will create a special pairing course after pre-tasting the wines for this day.

A Table for Only Eight

Capacity is limited to just 8 people.

In the same space as Ms. Frantiska, you can ask questions about the wine and chat about the food. It is an intimate distance where conversation flows naturally as glasses are raised.

Don't just "drink" wine—savor the background from which it was born.
We invite you to join us for such a time.

Date and Time
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
18:30–21:00 (Reception starts at 18:15)

Venue
Quattro Canti
105 Minami-Aoyama Rotary Mansion, 6-13-18 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
10-minute walk from Exit B3 of Omotesando Station (Tokyo Metro)
TEL 03-6821-2359

Capacity
8 people

Fee
15,000 JPY per person (tax included)

Includes
・Cantina talk by Ms. Frantiska Kasparova (with interpreter)
・Approximately 6 types of Cantina Produttori Cormòns wines
・Special pairing course by the chef

* Please include any food allergies or ingredients you dislike in the notes section when booking.

Please book before it sells out

Welcome the person who stands by the side of the producer, listen to the stories behind the wine,
and enjoy it with cuisine prepared specifically for this day.

And compare those two bottles that have garnered acclaim across Italy, right at the same table.

A Friulian night that can only happen because it is limited to 8 guests.

October 27, 2026.
Won't you join us in savoring Friulian white wines with Ms. Frantiska Kasparova?

We look forward to welcoming you.