The winery
Azienda Agricola Zidarich
Azienda Agricola Zidarich, based in Prepotto (Duino Aurisina, Trieste) in the Carso. Small family-run producer led by Beniamino (Benjamin) Zidarich, known for local varieties Vitovska, Malvasia and Terrano. Cellar dug into the rock; the Malvasia IGT Venezia Giulia is 100% Malvasia, vinified with skin maceration, indigenous yeasts, oak ageing and bottled unfiltered (approx. 4,000 bottles).
- Friuli Venezia Giulia — Carso (Trieste) · Italy
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The story
Founded in 1988 (reported in academic and industry sources). The new cellar dug into the rock was officially inaugurated on 3 July 2009.
Production philosophy
Strong territorial focus: priority to local varieties and low-intervention practices in vineyard and cellar. Traditional vinifications using indigenous yeasts, skin macerations and oak ageing; minimal enological intervention and, where applicable, unfiltered bottling.
Terroir and vineyards
Trieste Carso (Prepotto, Duino Aurisina) — calcareous soils with red karst earth; south‑east exposure; altitude indicated for the Malvasia: 260–280 m.
