1870 was the year in which the Gradnik Farm started its vinegrowing activity. Gradimiro Gradnik, for all Miro Di Plessiva, had the courage to turn over these extreme lands and to plant vines. It was among the first ones in Collio to begin the trade of wine bottles. It is easy to say now, but it was almost futuristic in the sixties. Since then, the Gradnik Farm engaged on the production of quality in the best tradition of the Collio area. It is situated near Cormons, in Plessiva locality, 110 meters above sea level, on the crest of Italian Collio. The vineyards are totally exposed to the south, have gradually been renovated and replanted with fine vines. The soil is of marly–calcareous feature tending to clayey. In effect, the ploughed virgin soils peel gradually during winter and give rise to the ideal substrate for the development of vines. Now the daughter of Miro, Neda, along with her children, continues the work with wise capacity. There, a few meters from the border with Slovenia, the Gradnik family is waiting in its tavern for lovers of good wine.
