The winery
Marco Felluga
“Marnasco” Cabernet Sauvignon Collio DOC: a Collio DOC wine produced by Marco Felluga. The name “Marnasco” refers to the typical Collio soil (ponca/flysch). Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep ruby colour; aromas of red berries with cocoa notes; aged ~12 months in oak and about 6 months in bottle. Vineyards in San Floriano and Cormòns.
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia — Collio DOC (province of Gorizia) · Italy
- Since 1956
- 4 products
The story
The Felluga family originates from Istria; the Marco Felluga estate was founded by Marco Felluga in 1956. In 1967 Marco acquired the Russiz Superiore estate. Management has reached the sixth generation — Ilaria Felluga — and since 2024 the company has a partnership with Tommasi Family Estates.
Production philosophy
Strong focus on the Collio territory, practices oriented to sustainability and environmental protection, production of high-quality terroir-driven wines and hospitality activities (tours and tastings).
Terroir and vineyards
Area: Collio DOC (Friuli-Venezia Giulia). Marnasco comes from the villages of San Floriano and Cormòns; typical soils are layered flysch (ponca) — sand, marl and sandstone from the Eocene; company headquarters in Gradisca d’Isonzo; Russiz Superiore in Capriva del Friuli.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Grigio
- Friulano
- Ribolla Gialla
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Refosco
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Moscato Rosa
What makes it distinctive
- A historic Collio winery, family-run for multiple generations.
- Strong focus on Collio's local white wines.
- A stated commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.
- A portfolio that includes still wines, reserve wines, and also sparkling and aromatic wines such as Moscato Rosa.
