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The company was founded in 2004 by an idea of Gianni Del Fabbro who, after having studied the craft art with the help of a famous and very qualified vinegrower of Friuli, decided to dedicate himself to vinegrowing and winemaking.
Before it was a passion cultived to spend his free time, but over the months and the years it has become a daily commitment that involves the entire family and in particular his son Lodovico, who collaborates in toto with him in the business made of detail–oriented care in pruning and management of vineyards, od accurate and strictly organic controls with regard to the work of vinification. The production is made respecting the extension of vineyards, as he prefers quality in spite of quantity in production. The name Ronc di Vico is a dedication to his paternal grandfather, to which he was very fond.
The winery has the task to finish the artwork arisen in the vineyards. At the moment of the harvest, every cluster is cut by hand and carefully controlled, to create a selected and flawless raw material. The following phase provides for the conservation and the refinement of these prestigious grapes with delicate processings and innovative production methods, as well as with the experience, the sensitivity and the intuition of an oenologist. The knowledge of the ideal localities for each grape variety, the manual selection made in the vineyard and the aromatic notes given by the vinification in wooden or steel barrels are the essential elements of the philosophy of the Merano Burggrafler Winery.
Azienda Agricola Ronchi Di Manzano S.N.C. is a winery that prides itself on producing high-quality wines using traditional winemaking techniques handed down from generation to generation. The winery's philosophy is to maintain a deep connection to the land, and they are committed to sustainable viticulture practices. Their wines are known for their complex flavor profiles and balance, and they have won numerous awards for their exceptional quality.
Volpe Pasini, in the heart of the Doc Colli Orientali del Friuli area, has been considered an excellent wine producer since the time of the splendor of the Serenissima’s government and certainly one of
the oldest in the North East of Italy.
The company’s core, with its offices and wine cellars, consists of a manor house, whose original structure dates back to 1596, and a beautiful complex of buildings that surrounds the villa itself. Inside the property of 20 thousand square meters, moreover, there are also the park and a small vineyard of Ribolla Gialla, reminiscent of the company’s oenological vocation.
The first documents testifying with certainty the wine production on the property date back to the seventeenth century. The company, since then, has always expressed a purely agricultural vocation, that in the second half of the twentieth century has became more and more exclusively of wines.
In the 70s, along with a few other "producers pioneers", the Volpe Pasini company led the oenology of Friuli in Italy and in the world and, going out from the logic of wine in the carboy, concentrated its energies in qualitative research of excellence and explored new opportunities in international markets (especially German and the U.S.A.).
Currently, Volpe Pasini sells 50% of its products abroad, through a solid and over thirty years old commercial network.
The company today presents itself more lively and competitive than before, having found, thanks to the new property, those solid foundations and that innovative willingness that they made of it, over the decades, one of the most important in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
A fairly recent story but that has certainly led to success his protagonist: Dorino Livon, to make him one of the most established and well–known wine producers in Friuli. A story, however, which has its origins in a passion and a family tradition: love for his land, Friuli, in particular for the extreme edge that represents the last bastion of Italy to Eastern Europe: Collio and the Eastern Hills of Friuli.
In 1964 Dorino Livon purchased the first plot of land in the hills of Collio and then, little by little, added others. In this way, year after year, Livon Farm grew. At the same time, he developed the project to build his own fully equipped winery with the most advanced technology systems.
It dates back to the early eighties, even after the entrance in the company of the two sons of Dorino: Valneo and Tonino, the decision to diversify the production of wines that, while maintaining high quality, could develop two different strategic concepts.
The Cru wines, with limited production, that were obtained from particularly suited vineyards with both agricultural and oenological processings, highly selected, and classic wines, that were destined to develop in an important way, even in quantity, in the mid/high end of the market.
The principles of organization and production at the base of the results obtained were: reducing the amount obtained per hectare, more pruning court, the thickening of the already existing vineyards, the planting of new vineyards with a large number of plants per hectare and the creation of two distinct wineries.
The winery of "Masarotte" was used as the center of the vinification of the whole production of the Cru line and of the maturation in barrels of the white wines from the same line; the winery of "Venc", for the maturation, both in barriques and in barrels, of all red wines.
The following decade, consequently, was characterized by the consolidation of what had been previously set and the estanblishment of Valneo and Tonino as natural receivers of the inheritance of their father.
The company’s following strategic turning point occurred during the five year period from 1992 to 1997 when, realizing that in order to remain competitive in a market where scenarios were rapidly changing, the Livon family decided to buy three farms, two of these, Villa Chiopris and Roncalto Estate, are situated in Friuli, while Borgo Salcetino Farm is located in Tuscany in the Chianti Classico area.
In 2001, the Livon family completed the range of production with the purchase of Col Santo Farm, located in the town of Bevagna (PG) in the DOCG Montefalco. In 2008, after a long period of renovation, the former Locanda Villa Chiopris regained its former glory.
Customers are offered services of B&B, events and tastings, with relaxing moments surrounded by vineyards and a secular park, where on the edge of a beautiful pool you breath a charming fragrance of lavender. A comprehensive strategy for the company, therefore, highly diversified across five different brands, with over 200 hectares of vineyards: Livon, Roncalto Estate, and Villa Chiopris (Friuli) Borgo Salcetino (Tuscany) Col Santo Farm (Umbria) with products intended to cover, with their placements, different market segments.
Borgo San Daniele is a family-run winery focused on producing high-quality, organic wines using traditional methods. Their vineyards are carefully managed to ensure only the best grapes are harvested for their wines, which are then aged in oak barrels for optimal flavor and complexity. The winery prides itself on a deep respect for the land, and their commitment to sustainable agriculture is evident in every bottle.
Our family–run company was founded in 1979 by Gabriel Martini and his father Karl. Both had already been working for several years in the wine industry before deciding to start the adventure of a private company.
To create a winery from out of thin air was a great effort. The first bottles were filled, capped and labeled by hand (we are happy that today machines can do this work in our place).
We are not big landowners, therefore, we are glad that there are many trusted farmers who deliver to us their grapes to produce wine. We and our suppliers are particularly attentive to the quality of the vineyards. In the cellar, then, it is up to us to be able to obtain good wine from valuable grapes.
Our structure at the beginning was very small, therefore, to achieve success, there was no other way but let wines “speak”. Only quality and an impeccable service justify the existence of a family–run company. We want to continue to work in this way, we do not do philosophy. We love to be very practical.
In bygone days, isolated in the middle of the vines north of Bolzano, "Gummerhof" for the first time was reported in the acts of 1480. In 1880 Joseph Trafojer bought this farm and built a new winery with a distillery of grappa.
Until 1925 the wine cellar was run by the son of Joseph Trafojer, then the activity was suspended and only at the end of the 40s was resumed by his son Rudolf Malojer. The facilities were totally renovated and the winery was suited to the current needs: to the old oak barrels, steel containers were added, and modern technology facilities were installed. Soon, grapes was purchased from other farmers, also to expand the range of varieties. The "Gummerhof–Malojer" winery is run by the family in the name of many years of experience, and using the most modern knowledge in wine cultivation, in order to offer wines of high quality.
The wines of the Sandbichler line always distinguish themselves within the excellent production of the historic wine cellar of Egna. This line represents the pinnacle of quality business and is derived from grapes grown under strict selection procedures already in the vineyard. Above all, the refined sweetness of Passito 2007 stands out, a Moscato Giallo completed by light "brushstrokes" of Sauvignon and Riesling, capable of expressing great charm and territoriality. Always very good is Lagrein Riserva, while a little less convincing than last year, mainly due to lower depth of character, are Gewürztraminer and Cabernet Sauvignon, which in any case guarantee the usual finesse and pleasantness to drink.
Loacker winery is a family-owned winery that produces several award-winning wines. Using traditional techniques and modern equipment, they carefully select their grapes and age them to perfection. The winery has a beautiful tasting room and stunning vineyard views, making it a popular destination for wine enthusiasts.
Alois Lageder is a renowned winery known for its organic and biodynamic wine-making techniques. The winery stays true to its principles of sustainability and focuses on producing wines with a sense of place and terroir. With a history dating back over 160 years, Alois Lageder's wines have won numerous awards and are enjoyed by wine lovers all around the world.
A small but very solid production reality that has always distinguished itself for the passion and care with which it tries to propose small cross sections of the territory interpreted by labels of fine typicality. We are in the plain of Cortina on the Wine Road, one of the smallest municipalities of South Tyrol, characterized by a soil composed of limestone and dolomite debris and moraine deposits of gravel, sand and clay. Only three are the wines that Peter Zemmer presented to us this year: once again, the fine Lagrein Intenditore stands out, the real pride of the winery, from grapes grown on clay soils in the municipality of Ora.
Cantina Girlan is a winery producing high-quality wines that express the unique terroir of their vineyards. The winery combines traditional winemaking techniques with modern technology to create wines that marry tradition and innovation. Cantina Girlan uses only the finest grapes, harvested at the perfect time to ensure the best possible results. The winery is committed to sustainability and uses environmentally friendly practices in all aspects of their operations. The wines of Cantina Girlan are known for their elegance, complexity, and balance, and have received numerous awards and accolades from wine experts around the world.
Sergio Mottura Cantina is a winery that specializes in producing high-quality and unique wines. The winery uses traditional methods and carefully cultivates the grapes on their estate. Their wines are known for their full-bodied flavors and distinct character, making them a favorite among wine enthusiasts. Sergio Mottura Cantina prides themselves on their commitment to sustainability and preserving the natural environment.
In the underground wine cellar full of barriques, the South Tyrol artist Robert Scherer, paintbrush and palette in hand, tells his stories in a series of figurative images. The symbolism and the choice of colors lead us through a world suspended between mythical and biblical facts, history and modernity. The artwork was created to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the “Erste + Neue”.
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Via Centrale, 5 33040
Povoletto (Udine)
The company was founded in 2004 by an idea of Gianni Del Fabbro who, after having studied the craft art with the help of a famous and very qualified vinegrower of Friuli, decided to dedicate...
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Via San Marco, 11 39012
Merano (Bolzano)
The winery has the task to finish the artwork arisen in the vineyards. At the moment of the harvest, every cluster is cut by hand and carefully controlled, to create a selected and flawless raw...
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Via Orsaria, 42 33044
Manzano (Udine)
Azienda Agricola Ronchi Di Manzano S.N.C. is a winery that prides itself on producing high-quality wines using traditional winemaking techniques handed down from generation to generation. The...
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Via Cividale, 16 33040
Torreano (Udine)
Volpe Pasini, in the heart of the Doc Colli Orientali del Friuli area, has been considered an excellent wine producer since the time of the splendor of the Serenissima’s government and certainly...
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Via Montarezza, 33 33048
San Giovanni al Natisone (Udine)
A fairly recent story but that has certainly led to success his protagonist: Dorino Livon, to make him one of the most established and well–known wine producers in Friuli. A story, however,...
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Via S. Daniele, 28 34071
Cormons (Gorizia)
Borgo San Daniele is a family-run winery focused on producing high-quality, organic wines using traditional methods. Their vineyards are carefully managed to ensure only the best grapes are...
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Via Lamm, 28 39057
Appiano sulla Strada del Vino (Bolzano)
Our family–run company was founded in 1979 by Gabriel Martini and his father Karl. Both had already been working for several years in the wine industry before deciding to start the adventure of...
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Via Weggenstein, 36 39100
Bolzano (Bolzano)
In bygone days, isolated in the middle of the vines north of Bolzano, "Gummerhof" for the first time was reported in the acts of 1480. In 1880 Joseph Trafojer bought this farm and built a new...
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Via Villa, 22/24 39044
Egna (Bolzano)
The wines of the Sandbichler line always distinguish themselves within the excellent production of the historic wine cellar of Egna. This line represents the pinnacle of quality business and is...
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Via Santa Giustina, 3 39100
Bolzano (Bolzano)
Loacker winery is a family-owned winery that produces several award-winning wines. Using traditional techniques and modern equipment, they carefully select their grapes and age them to perfection....
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Vicolo dei Conti, 9 39040
Magrè sulla Strada del Vino (Bolzano)
Alois Lageder is a renowned winery known for its organic and biodynamic wine-making techniques. The winery stays true to its principles of sustainability and focuses on producing wines with a...
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Strada del Vino, 24 39040
Cortina sulla Strada del Vino (Bolzano)
A small but very solid production reality that has always distinguished itself for the passion and care with which it tries to propose small cross sections of the territory interpreted by labels...
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Via S. Martino, 24 39057
Appiano sulla Strada del Vino (Bolzano)
Cantina Girlan is a winery producing high-quality wines that express the unique terroir of their vineyards. The winery combines traditional winemaking techniques with modern technology to create...
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Strada Ombricolo, 01020
Civitella d'Agliano (Viterbo)
Sergio Mottura Cantina is a winery that specializes in producing high-quality and unique wines. The winery uses traditional methods and carefully cultivates the grapes on their estate. Their wines...
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Via Cantine, 5-10 39052
Caldaro Strada del Vino (Bolzano)
In the underground wine cellar full of barriques, the South Tyrol artist Robert Scherer, paintbrush and palette in hand, tells his stories in a series of figurative images. The symbolism and the...
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