On September 19, 2025, in Gorizia – European Capital of Culture – we experienced a moment we will carry in our hearts. Our family was honored with the Distinctive Award of Excellence for Italian Entrepreneurship (category: sustainable viticulture) as part of the XII International Award of Excellence “Città del Galateo – Antonio De Ferraris”.
The motivation behind the award deeply moved us, because it reflects everything we believe in every day:
“To the Venica family for their authentic and constant commitment to protecting the environment, biodiversity and the community, embodying with passion and dedication the value of sustainability. The production philosophy of Venica&Venica, rooted in tradition and at the same time projected toward innovation, combines scientific rigor and human sensitivity, turning the work in the vineyard into a path of respect, listening and care for the land.”
The context of the award.
The International Award Città del Galateo, created to celebrate Italian and European excellence, this year chose Gorizia as its host city – a place symbolizing borders but also dialogue between cultures. In this unique setting, the award brought together voices from the worlds of art, literature, entrepreneurship, and civil society, with the goal of promoting values of beauty, ethics, and responsibility.
Ornella’s words.
Accepting the award on behalf of all of us was Ornella.
“We welcome this award with great honor and profound gratitude” she said. “Today I witnessed a moment of sharing, of culture and of human values. And this is something we must carry within us for a long time and, above all, pass on to our children.
I wish to thank the Scientific Committee of the International Award Città del Galateo – Antonio De Ferraris and Professor Francesco Lenoci for the attention given to entrepreneurship – entrepreneurship that begins with the land, where family is perhaps the founding value.”
She continued: “Thank you for the esteem shown toward a journey that is not only mine, but belongs to the entire Venica family. For us, it is a source of pride that the spotlight is placed on the value of family – the cornerstone of our winery and of many Italian realities that give voice to Made in Italy around the world.
And speaking of family, I cannot fail to remember my husband Gianni, the head winemaker capable of involving and uplifting each of us. He is the one who shares his responsibilities, because he wants his team to treasure the common good of our territory. It is thanks to his ability to delegate, to share responsibility, and to his vision that I stand here today".
An award we dedicate to our land.
This recognition is not just a destination but a starting point. We dedicate it to our community and to all the people who, together with us, walk every day among the vineyards with the same passion and respect.
