The winery
Fondazione Villa Russiz
A wine organisation in Collio (Capriva del Friuli) that exclusively produces Collio DOC wines; the foundation combines wine-related activities, hospitality and social initiatives.
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Collio Goriziano) · Italia
- Since 1868
- 20 products
The story
The estate was founded in the second half of the 19th century, when Elvine Ritter de Zàhony and Count Theodor de La Tour transformed Russiz into a pioneering wine property. Over the course of the 20th century the estate evolved into today’s Fondazione Villa Russiz: proceeds are dedicated to social initiatives and a family-style care home, while the winery preserves Collio’s winemaking tradition and develops cru lines and fine wines.
Production philosophy
Putting the land first: rigorous vineyard management, respect for Collio's microclimate, and winemaking designed to express the characteristics of each grape variety. The Foundation combines enological quality objectives with an ethical and social mission.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Collio goriziano, the estate occupies vineyards on well‑exposed hillsides, on "ponca" soils. The microclimate, influenced by the Julian Alps and the nearby Adriatic, promotes diurnal temperature variations and intense aromas in the wines.
Awards and recognition
More than 300 national and international awards received over the years.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Grigio
- Pinot Bianco
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Ribolla Gialla
- Friulano
- Verduzzo
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Nero
- Hectares
- 45.0
- Bottles per year
- 260000
What makes it distinctive
- Foundation that reinvests its proceeds in social projects and a family-style residential home.
- Vineyards in Collio DOC on "ponca" soils.
- Production focused on regional white wines and a few cru selections.
- Winery history documented since 1868.
- Venues for hospitality, tastings and events.
