Villa Russiz

Villa Russiz is in Capriva del Friuli in the Controlled Designation of Origin Collio area. Elegance, finesse, minerality and pleasantness are common attributes across company wines. The recognised and appreciated character is based on a formidable ally: the territory. The link between land and wine at Villa Russiz was formed back in 1868, when Count Thedor de La Tour, a far-sighted agronomist, created a state-of-the-art winery for his time. The historic wine ripening cellar, dating back to 1869, is now flanked by a newer building equipped with modern technologies. Villa Russiz was and still is a symbol of generosity and sentiment. That of Elvine Ritter who, after the death of her husband in 1894, continued to run the count's property with commitment until the events of The First World War, when she decided to leave the company. Later, the noblewoman Adele Cerruti's generosity led to the creation of a charitable institution based at Villa Russiz, which to this day is offering help and support to children. Those who wish can visit the wine cellar and taste the wines of a company that played a vital role in the history of viticulture in Friuli Venezia Giulia.