Can I visit Castello di Buttrio without staying there?

Yes. Four tastings run for day visitors and can be booked online through the cards on this page. They are a one-hour introduction with three wines, a ninety-minute private tasting in the castle with food, a Reserves tasting and a Sauvignon vertical. For anything else write to info@castellodibuttrio.it or call +39 0432 673659, the tastings line.

How much does a tasting at Castello di Buttrio cost?

From 35 euros a head for the one-hour introduction to 60 euros for the Sauvignon vertical, with the castle tasting at 40 and the Reserves at 45. Under-18s pay 20 euros on the castle tasting. Prices were read from the booking platform in September 2026. The cards on this page always show the current price, and every tasting can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.

Which Castello di Buttrio wine should I try?

Start with the Friulano, which comes from vines planted around 1940 in the old vineyard around the castle. The Pinot Grigio and the Monblanc are the other whites on sale in Britain. For a red, ask for the Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso. The Riserve are the estate's top wines and have their own tasting.

Can I stay at Castello di Buttrio?

Yes, in two places. The hotel is inside the castle on top of the hill, with Superior, Deluxe, Executive and Junior Suite rooms. The farmhouse Tra Le Vigne, at the foot of the hill, has country-style rooms of 25 to 35 square metres looking onto the vineyards. Both are booked through the estate's own website, or by email to reception@castellodibuttrio.it.

Is there a restaurant at Castello di Buttrio?

Yes. The Osteria al Castello serves seasonal Friulian dishes matched to the estate's wines, with tasting menus that change with the season. Book on +39 0432 673659 or osteria@castellodibuttrio.it.

Where exactly is Castello di Buttrio?

On the hill above Buttrio, at Via Morpurgo 9, 33042 Buttrio, in the province of Udine. Udine is about twenty minutes away by car and Trieste airport about forty-five. Cividale del Friuli and the abbey at Rosazzo are both within half an hour.

Castello di Buttrio

Castello di Buttrio is a wine estate, hotel and osteria on the Pampinutta hill at Buttrio, in the Colli Orientali east of Udine. Marco Felluga bought the castle and its old vineyards in 1994, and his daughter Alessandra runs it today, with his granddaughters alongside her. About 14 football pitches of vines planted around 1940 ring the castle, mostly native grapes. Four tastings can be booked online, from a one-hour introduction to a Sauvignon vertical. You can also sleep in the castle or the farmhouse below it, and eat at the osteria.

Friuli Venezia Giulia
Est. 1994
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About Castello di Buttrio

A castle was first raised on the Pampinutta hill in the eleventh century. That one was destroyed, and the castle you see was rebuilt in 1600. It passed through the lords of Buttrio and the Morpurgo barons before Marco Felluga bought it in 1994, with the vineyards around it. Alessandra Felluga, his daughter and the fifth generation of the family to make wine, leads the estate now, with the next generation of the family alongside her.

The old vines are the point. About ten hectares around the castle were planted around 1940 with Friulano, Merlot, Verduzzo, Malvasia and Ribolla, and the family kept them rather than pulling them out. Yields are low, some plots are still hoed by hand, and the grapes come in by the small crate. The hill has grown vines since the Middle Ages.

The whites lean on native grapes, Friulano and Ribolla Gialla first. The reds are Merlot and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, and the Riserve sit at the top of the range. Look at the labels: the woven pattern behind the drawing of the castle comes from Friulian textile tradition. It was chosen after rooms for drying silkworms turned up in the castle during the restoration.

The four tastings differ in length and depth. The one-hour introduction pours three wines after a short history of the family and the hills, for groups of two to twenty-five. A ninety-minute private tasting in the castle itself adds food and takes up to eight. The Reserves tasting lasts an hour and a quarter, and a Sauvignon vertical of four vintages an hour and a half. All can be cancelled free up to a day before.

You can stay. The hotel is in the castle at the top of the hill. Its wooden staircase came from an early 1900s Trieste cruise ship, was fitted into the castle in the Morpurgo barons' time, and has recently been restored. The farmhouse Tra Le Vigne sits at the foot of the hill, with rooms of 25 to 35 square metres looking onto the vines. The Osteria al Castello serves seasonal Friulian dishes with the estate's wines, Friulano by the glass to start.

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Tasting in the heart of Buttrio Castle

1h 30 From €40 per person

The experience includes a tasting of 3 selected wines within the splendid setting of Buttrio Castle, a place steeped in charm and history. Nestled in the Eastern Hills of Friuli, the 17th-century castle dominates the landscape, made up of orderly vineyards, rolling hills, and lush nature. The tasting can take place outdoors in the panoramic garden overlooking the rows of vines, or, in the cooler seasons, in the cozy interior rooms of the castle. Guests will be guided to discover three wines representative of our production: authentic expressions of the territory and the work in the vineyard. The glasses will be accompanied by a platter of typical cured meats and cheeses from our region, selected to best enhance the aromas and flavors of the wines. An experience designed for those who wish to slow down and enjoy a moment of relaxation in a unique setting, where time seems suspended and every detail tells the story of passion for wine, the land, and hospitality.

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Discovering the wines of Castello di Buttrio

1h From €35 per person

The tour begins with a brief introduction to the history of the Felluga family, a family committed to viticulture for generations, and an overview of the Colli Orientali del Friuli region, home to Castello di Buttrio. The evolution of the estate, now completely renovated, and the sustainable approach that guides every stage of production will be illustrated. The tour continues inside the cellar, where guests can tour the areas dedicated to winemaking, aging, and storage. Here, they can discover firsthand the techniques used, the varietals grown, and the production philosophy, which aims to enhance the connection between grape variety and terroir. During the tour, in a relaxed and authentic atmosphere, three selected wines will be tasted: two whites and a red from the current vintage. Each tasting will be accompanied by an explanation, guiding guests through the distinctive characteristics of each wine.

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The Reserves

1h 15 From €45 per person

An experience dedicated to the highest qualitative expression of Castello di Buttrio: the Reserves signed by Alessandra Felluga. The visit begins with the story of the family and the territory, then continues inside the winery, where wines of great identity take shape. This tasting represents a true journey into the “liquid geography” of the estate: each wine is born from a careful selection of grapes, where soil, exposure, and microclimate express themselves in a unique way. The grapes destined for the Reserves come exclusively from the best plots and are vinified only in the most suitable vintages. The three wines in the tasting – two whites and one red – tell of an attentive and rigorous production philosophy, made of selection, time, and respect for the territory. Each glass is accompanied by an in-depth narrative, to grasp the nuances, complexity, and elegance of these labels of excellence.

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Sauvignon vertical tasting

1h 30 From €60 per person

A fascinating journey dedicated to Sauvignon, one of the estate's signature grape varieties, through a vertical tasting of four vintages. The experience begins with the story of the terroir and the Felluga family, followed by a tour of the winemaking facilities. Finally, you reach the evocative tasting room at the top of the winery's tower, which offers a privileged view of the surrounding vineyards. This is where the tasting comes to life: a journey through time across four different vintages, each capable of expressing the unique characteristics of the season in which it was produced. From the freshest and most vibrant notes of the young vintages to the complexity and depth of the more mature ones, the Sauvignon reveals all its facets. An engaging and educational experience, designed to understand how climate, harvest, and aging can uniquely influence the expression of the same grape variety.

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Via Morpurgo 9, 33042 Buttrio (UD)

+39 0432 673015

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What Castello di Buttrio makes

Castello di Buttrio's current bottle selection is easiest to understand through Friulano and Pinot Grigio.

Key grapes

Friulano is the benchmark dry white of Friuli Venezia Giulia, in Italy's far northeast.

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Pinot Grigio [pee-no-gree-jo] is a white grape variety from Northern Italy.

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Common questions

Yes. Four tastings run for day visitors and can be booked online through the cards on this page. They are a one-hour introduction with three wines, a ninety-minute private tasting in the castle with food, a Reserves tasting and a Sauvignon vertical. For anything else write to [email protected] or call +39 0432 673659, the tastings line.
From 35 euros a head for the one-hour introduction to 60 euros for the Sauvignon vertical, with the castle tasting at 40 and the Reserves at 45. Under-18s pay 20 euros on the castle tasting. Prices were read from the booking platform in September 2026. The cards on this page always show the current price, and every tasting can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.
Start with the Friulano, which comes from vines planted around 1940 in the old vineyard around the castle. The Pinot Grigio and the Monblanc are the other whites on sale in Britain. For a red, ask for the Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso. The Riserve are the estate's top wines and have their own tasting.
Yes, in two places. The hotel is inside the castle on top of the hill, with Superior, Deluxe, Executive and Junior Suite rooms. The farmhouse Tra Le Vigne, at the foot of the hill, has country-style rooms of 25 to 35 square metres looking onto the vineyards. Both are booked through the estate's own website, or by email to [email protected].
Yes. The Osteria al Castello serves seasonal Friulian dishes matched to the estate's wines, with tasting menus that change with the season. Book on +39 0432 673659 or [email protected].
On the hill above Buttrio, at Via Morpurgo 9, 33042 Buttrio, in the province of Udine. Udine is about twenty minutes away by car and Trieste airport about forty-five. Cividale del Friuli and the abbey at Rosazzo are both within half an hour.

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About Castello di Buttrio

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4 bookable experiences at Castello di Buttrio

Tasting in the heart of Buttrio Castle

Discovering the wines of Castello di Buttrio

The Reserves

Sauvignon vertical tasting

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Key grapes

Friulano

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