Azienda Agricola Russiz Superiore

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• Where is Russiz Superiore? add remove
  The estate is at Via Russiz 7, 34070 Capriva del Friuli, in the Province of Gorizia in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The vines sit on the Collio hills. By car it is about thirty minutes from Trieste airport and fifteen from Gorizia.
• Who runs Russiz Superiore today? add remove
  The Felluga family runs it, now in the sixth generation. Ilaria Felluga leads both Russiz Superiore and the sister Marco Felluga winery in Gradisca d'Isonzo. Her father Roberto Felluga, the fifth generation, supports her. Since 2024 the company has a partner, Tommasi Family Estates from the Veneto.
• When did Marco Felluga acquire Russiz Superiore? add remove
  Marco Felluga bought Russiz Superiore in 1967. He was the fourth generation of the family, and had founded his own winery in Gradisca d'Isonzo in 1956. The land itself has grown vines for more than seven centuries. It once belonged to the Torre Tasso princely family, who arrived in Friuli in 1273. The eagle on the label comes from their crest.
• What does Russiz Superiore make? add remove
  Mostly white wine from the Collio DOC. Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio are each bottled on their own, and Col Disore is the top white blend. The reds are Cabernet Franc, Merlot and the Rosso Riserva degli Orzoni, aged in the estate's historic Barricaia degli Orzoni cellar. The vines are planted at six thousand to the hectare.
• Can I visit Russiz Superiore? add remove
  Yes. Three tastings can be booked at the cellar in Capriva del Friuli. Sfumature di Collio lasts sixty minutes and includes three wines, for EUR 25 per person. Armonie del Collio lasts ninety minutes and includes four wines, one a Riserva, for EUR 30. L'eccellenza del Collio runs two hours and includes five wines, two of them Riserve, for EUR 40. Every visit takes in the Barricaia degli Orzoni red-wine cellar. Each tasting can be paired with Friulian cured meats and cheese. Booking is required, at marcofelluga.com or by email to [email protected].
• Is Russiz Superiore organic or sustainable? add remove
  Russiz Superiore is certified sustainable rather than fully organic. It holds VIVA certification, the Italian environment ministry's scheme for wine estates. The vineyard work uses integrated pest control, ozone treatments and natural fertilisers. Solar panels fitted in February 2021 let the cellar run on its own power. The family's longer-term aim is production where nothing goes to waste.