RADIKON | Iconic orange wine

Radikon is one of the most important names in orange wine. The family farms in Oslavia, in the Collio hills of Friuli, right on the border with Slovenia, on land they have farmed since the 19th century and owned since 1923.

Stanko Radikon made the first bottling in 1980. In 1995, inspired by the old ways of the area and by his neighbour Josko Gravner, he began leaving his Ribolla Gialla on its skins, and the wines that followed changed how the world thinks about white wine.

Stanko died in 2016. His son Saša, who had worked beside him for years, now runs the estate with his mother Suzana, and his sister Ivana launched the POP wines in 2023.

Where is Radikon based?

In Oslavia, in the Collio hills of Friuli, Italy, right on the Slovenian border.

Who runs Radikon today?

Saša Radikon, son of the late Stanko Radikon, with his mother Suzana. His sister Ivana created the POP line.

Why is Radikon Jakot called Jakot?

Jakot is made from Friulano, which used to be called Tocai. When that name was banned, Radikon spelled Tokaj backwards.

Why are Radikon bottles 500ml and 1 litre?

The narrow-necked 500ml and one-litre bottles, with a special cork, limit contact with air, which matters for wines made without sulphur.

Does Radikon add sulphur?

The classic wines have been made without added sulphur since 2002, apart from the 2014 vintage. The S line gets a small dose at bottling.

What is the difference between Radikon's wine lines?

The classic wines have two to three months on skins and long ageing. The S line has one to two weeks, and POP only a few days.