Author: Michela Barbieri

2020: The 90th Venica &Venica grape harvest begins

Written by Michela Barbieri on September 2, 2020. Posted in News, 2020. No Comments on 2020: The 90th Venica &Venica grape harvest begins

We have started with our 90th grape harvest. In the Venica & Venica vineyards, located in the renowned Collio DOC wine area in the far north-east of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, the 2020 Harvest began. The grape varieties that inaugurated the harvest by hand were again this year Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon.

The quality of the grapes is perfect and we are ready for another excellent vintage!

In the pictures you can see some moments of the Harvest 2020 in our grape variety in Ruttars: Pinot Grigio.

"NEXA Wineroads: from Venice to Venica&Venica

Written by Michela Barbieri on June 10, 2020. Posted in News, 2020. No Comments on "NEXA Wineroads: from Venice to Venica&Venica

From the fascinating lagoon of Venice, from an equally wonderful holiday in this splendid city... to a unique visit to the territories of today's North-Eastern Italy, once part of the Serenissima at the time of the Venetian Republic: today it is possible thanks to the 'Wineroads by Nexa'!

7 exclusive itineraries organised by NEXA, 7 experiences for travellers interested in the world of wine and 'fine living'. Start from Venice to discover the fascinating Italian lifestyle thanks to the "Wineroads" and NEXA's services and network of excellence.

Venica & Venica is part of these 'Wineroads by NEXA'. A unique experience to get to know better an area rich in treasures and traditions thousands of years old. So from Venice you set off directly into the heart of the wine cult. And so we reach the renowned Collio DOC wine zone, one of the best areas in Italy for the production of white wines.

Chronicles of Taste: Winemoments with Venica & Venica

Written by Michela Barbieri on May 28, 2020. Posted in News, 2020. No Comments on Chronicles of Taste: Winemoments with Venica & Venica

Cronache di Gusto - Appointment with Wine Moment: Ornella and Serena Venica tell us the secrets of this historic winery, a symbol of Collio and of a territory where making wine is truly the work of vine-dresser-heroes. We are in Dolegna del Collio in the province of Gorizia live from the historic Venica & Venica winery. At the end of the live broadcast we didn't have time to toast with you! So we would like to take this opportunity to share with you a warm toast to our 90th anniversary and a wonderful rebirth. Good luck to everyone for the restart! Here is the live broadcast with Ornella & Serena Venica:

Il Friulano delle Cime

Written by Michela Barbieri on May 13, 2020. Posted in News, 2020. No Comments on Il Friulano delle Cime

RONCO DELLE CIME | FRIULANO | DOC Collio

2018 • 2017 • 2015 • 2012 • 2009 • 2006 • 2004 • 2001 • 1999 • 1997 • 1992 • 1989

Tale of a Stellar Tasting

The testimony of 30 years in 12 vintages

Ornella Venica | Dolegna del Collio | 04.06.2019

My acquaintance with Gianluca Castellano dates back to 30 April 2019 when he proposed, calling me strictly Lei, a vertical tasting of 8-10 vintages of "Ronco delle Cime" Friulano for the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Italian Sommelier Association magazine "Il Mangiavino".

The contacts continue and formality turns into friendship. The date of the tasting was set, 4 June 2019, as were all the organisational details including the identification of the participants: Renzo Zorzi, AIS FVG Delegate and author of the texts, Fabrice Gallina, photographer of the reportage and, of course, Gianluca Castellano, sommelier and conductor of the intriguing tasting of 12 vintages selected over a 30-year period, from 1989 to 2018. Even today when I think of that tasting I still get chills!!!

LA VALUTAZIONE DELLE 12 ANNATE IN DEGUSTAZIONE | RONCO DELLE CIME, FRIULANO

Dall’articolo “IL FRIULANO DELLE CIME” pubblicato in MANGIAVINO n.21, la rivista dell’Associazione Italiana Sommelier del Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

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MangiaVino n21 | Friulano Ronco delle Cime DOC Collio | Degustazione di 12 annate | Venica & Venica

In casa Venica non era mai stata organizzata una degustazione spinta ad una così grande profondità.

La famiglia Venica alle 10 del mattino fa l’ingresso nella sala di degustazione al gran completo. Siamo tutti elettrizzati, in primis mio cognato Giorgio, maestro di cantina: i vini sono il risultato del suo grande impegno quotidiano, sia in vigneto che in cantina. E’ quasi maniacale nel seguire i dettagli; i vini sono tutti figli suoi.

Mio marito Gianni, il capofamiglia, sovraintende tutte le attività e stimola i componenti della famiglia a migliorare, a raggiungere nuovi traguardi, e gioisce dei nostri risultati.

Entrano poi in scena i ragazzi, Giampaolo, Marta e Serena, che con rispetto si apprestano a partecipare ad un evento straordinario. In casa Venica non era mai stata organizzata una degustazione spinta ad una così grande profondità.

Con un po’ di ritardo arriva anche Carola Nitsch: architetto e fotografa che giorno dopo giorno fissa, con i suoi scatti e i reportage sui nostri profili social, la vita quotidiana della Venica&Venica.

Mario Soldati: “il vino è la poesia della terra”

My role is limited to recounting the emotions arising from the uncorking of each vintage ...

... to the 1989 production.

The bottle is opened in religious silence and Giorgio gets tears in his eyes when that nectar is poured...

We can well quote the words of Mario Soldati: 'wine is the poetry of the earth'.

Tutte le immagini della degustazione del “Friulano delle Cime”:

Home wine delivery

Written by Michela Barbieri on April 20, 2020. Posted in News, 2020. No Comments on Home wine delivery

Home wine delivery | From the Vineyard directly to your home!

Dolegna del Collio | April 2020

We hope you are all well!

At Venica we are all well, working at full pace in the vineyard: nature around us goes on with its regular cycle.

These are unusual days, but in the cellar we are operational and our doors remain virtually open for you.

In fact, we have recently finished bottling the latest vintage and, in the hope of doing something pleasing, we would like to inform you that we are active with home wine deliveries to keep you company during this difficult time and to remember the good times spent together here with us!

The 2019 vintage, by the way, gave us excellent wines: full-bodied, structured, with a nice mineral vein, fresh and with a good aromatic imprint. These characteristics were the result of a mild winter, followed by an unusually cool and rainy May, which delayed the flowering of the grapes. In a very hot summer, providential thunderstorms at the end of July rebalanced the water ratio of the vines, allowing us to harvest healthy, perfectly ripe grapes in September.

While we look forward to welcoming you back here in the winery for a tasting or in the greenery of our Wine Resort, we remain close to you with a warm toast from afar!

Also, to keep you up to date with our news, you can subscribe, if you like, to our NEWSLETTER.

Cordial greetings

Gianni & Giorgio Venica and all Venica&Venica Staff

Home wine delivery | For information or home wine orders:

Or if you need information call us >> Tel. (+39) 0481 61264

TV interview: Wine sector at the time of Covid-19

Written by Michela Barbieri on April 10, 2020. Posted in News, 2020. No Comments on TV interview: Wine sector at the time of Covid-19

UDINESE TV: #IORESTOINCUCINA

Guests of the 09/04/2020 episode on UDINESE TV channel:

Ornella Lauzzana Venica (Società Agricola Venica&Venica),

Matteo Livon (Azienda Agricola Livon)

Chef Ivan Bombieri (La Taverna di Colloredo di Monte Albano)

Chef Martino Scarpa (Osteria Ai Do Campanili in Cavallino-Treporti).

A careful analysis of the dramatic situation that is also affecting the wine world at the moment. Live, our Ornella Lauzzana Venica and Matteo Livon of the LIVON company.

The #Coronavirus emergency is forcing us all to stay at home and restaurants to remain closed. Until it is possible to get back together without taking risks or making others take them.

This is the reason for all cooks to stay at home, away from plates and brigade: thus turning our #iorestoacasa into #iorestoincucina. In the hope that they may soon return to restaurants to once again pamper our palates with their creations ... paired, of course, with a good bottle of wine!!!

WineNews: A story of resistance to hardship

Written by Michela Barbieri on April 6, 2020. Posted in News, 2020. No Comments on WineNews: A story of resistance to hardship

WineNews: Venica & Venica, 90 years to celebrate by looking back on a history that smacks of resistance to difficulties.

The winery, the pearl of Collio, founded in 1930, "when grandfather Daniele's debt doubled due to deflation. But holding on was the trump card".

WineNews | 06.04.2020: 'The debt that our grandfather Daniele Venica contracted then, to found the winery, doubled due to deflation. Holding on, then, as now, was the trump card. Despite the initial very serious difficulties, the company prospered'. These are the words of Gianni Venica, at the helm, with his brother Giorgio, of the Venica & Venica winery, the pearl of Collio Goriziano and Friuli Venezia Giulia wine, which celebrates its 90th anniversary in this year 2020. A story, in its own way, of resistance to adversity, which it is easy, albeit in totally different circumstances, to parallel in the midst of the Covid emergency, hoping that this story, beautiful as so many are in the world of Italian wine, may be of inspiration and comfort.

The winery (today's main building) was purchased by the founder, Daniele Venica, who made it known throughout the region. A story born, just as it is today, in the difficult years between the two wars: in 1930 the historical and social situation was not the most serene with the strong world economic depression. For the 90th anniversary celebration, with the third generation at the helm, therefore, everything is only postponed: "when we get over the current emergency, we will make a big toast not only for our 90 years but also for Italy, looking at the rebirth," they explain in the company, where today 24 people work, including 7 family members, for a production of 300,000 bottles a year.

And which, in the meantime, celebrates in its own way, with its Sauvignon Blanc Ronco del Cerò Collio 2017, included among the 15 wines to drink to alleviate quarantine, according to 'Forbes' (which, for Italy, has also selected Fattoria Moretto's Lambrusco Monovitigno 2015, Tiberio's Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2017, G.D. Vajra's Langhe Nebbiolo 'Clare J.C.', and Arianna Occhipinti's Il Frappato 2017).

FORBES: RONCO DEL CERO'

Written by Michela Barbieri on March 25, 2020. Posted in News, 2020. No Comments on FORBES: RONCO DEL CERO'

RONCO DEL CERO' - One of the best wines to get through quarantine

Venica & Venica is honoured to have been listed by FORBES as one of the best 15 wines to drink... to make the most of this period of self-isolation!

Victoria James, beverage director of the Michelin-starred restaurant "Cote" in New York City and author of 'Wine Girl,' recommends in an article published in FORBES our "RONCO DEL CERO'", Sauvignon 2017 DOC Collio and says:

"In the far northeast of Italy in the Friuli region, the Venica & Venica winery is located just a stone's throw from the Slovenian border. Ronco del Cerò is the name of the hill where Giampaolo Venica's great-grandfather first planted Sauvignon Blanc vines,' says James. "For me, the wine always tastes similar to Sancerre and the Californian examples. But it has more weight and tropical notes. Giampaolo ferments the wine on his yeasts which gives it a kind of softness on the palate and extra flavour. It is my favourite to drink with polenta, but it is also great with poultry, pork and pasta with clams and olive oil."

INSIEME ... facing a common enemy!!!

Written by Michela Barbieri on March 14, 2020. Posted in News, 2020. No Comments on INSIEME ... facing a common enemy!!!

At this very difficult time, it is very close to our hearts to turn our minds back to a symbolic wine: our 'INSIEME' Merlot 2001. A symbol for us of the partnership between West and East in 2011 after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

And once again #together to face a common enemy!!!

And that is why we heartily share the thought of @OpenBottle_Italy addressed to our "TOGETHER" Merlot 2001:

"At a time of great difficulty, uncertainty and concern it is vital to turn to determined hope. East and West once again #together to face a common enemy. Two sides of the same coin, once again called upon to support each other. The mind then returns to the wine that symbolises this partnership, Insieme 2001 Merlot by Venica & Venica.

It took 10 years to make this wine, an extremely rare Merlot pride of a great white wine cellar, an oenological jewel reserved for a few and put on the market on a one-off basis.

Wine is also and above all this, a symbol of unity, brotherhood, closeness and conviviality; not subject to geographical or socio-economic barriers. Now more than ever, let us think about when we can all sit around a table again and joyfully share this bottle, a symbol of strength, hope, rebirth and pride.

Stay home, stay strong.

We will come back stronger than before Italy'

Thanks again to Filippo Toson @OpenBottle_Italy !!!

#iorestoacasa #friuliveneziagiulia #merlot #Insieme #Venica #wineislife #hope #staystrong #friends #together

Wine News : Venica & Venica, aid for earthquake-stricken Japan

The story of our INSIEME Merlot 2001 and the solidarity project told by Ornella Venica in this short interview on WineNewsTV:

A red sun on a white field: that's the flag of Japan. And then a big red from a 'white' winery to make a contribution to the country hit by the tsunami. The idea of Venica & Venica, one of the most important names in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Here is the merlot 'Insieme 2001', grown in the vineyard of the famous Perilla and cared for for ten years, to a charity fund for Japan.

"Vinibuoni d’Italia 2020" awards Venica & Venica 5 times

Written by Michela Barbieri on December 10, 2019. Posted in News, 2019. No Comments on "Vinibuoni d’Italia 2020" awards Venica & Venica 5 times

No fewer than 5 of Venica & Venica's wines have been honoured by the 'Vinibuoni d'Italia 2020' Guide edited by the Italian Touring Club. Receiving these 5 awards in anticipation of the celebration in 2020 of the 90th anniversary of the company's foundation is particularly satisfying for us. The satisfaction is particularly great as the 'Vinibuoni d'Italia' Guide is the only one that exclusively rewards wines produced from indigenous or old-growth vines in Italy. Therefore, to see our wines that originate from historical vines and are rooted in the past and traditions appreciated is a great confirmation for us. Above all, a confirmation of our work that we have been doing for 90 years with care, passion and respect for the territory.

The awards were given after two different selections from around 26,000 wines tasted by the 27 regional commissions and popular juries (final consumers and wine lovers). The first is at regional level in which the finalists representing excellence are chosen, and the second at national level.

Here is the communication that Venica & Venica received from the National Curator Vinibuoni d'Italia, Mario Busso:

Dear Venica & Venica

I am pleased to inform you that following the tastings and selections made by the regional commissions of the guide Vinibuoni
d'Italia your company has been selected for the 2020 edition with the following wines and relative scores:

HERE ARE OUR WINES AWARDED BY THE "VINIBUONI D'ITALIA" GUIDE:

PETRIS - MALVASIA - DOC Collio 2018

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ awarded by the guide "Vinibuoni d'Italia 2020".
It was awarded the CORONA, the highest accolade from the guide for wines of excellence. It also received the PUBLIC'S CROWN and 4 STARS.

The photo is a memento of the 2019 harvest: our MALVASIA with its must and freshly harvested grapes.

R

ONCO DELLE CIME - FRIULANO - DOC Collio 2018

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ awarded 4 Stars by the guide "Vinibuoni d'Italia 2020".

The photo is a souvenir of the harvest: our RONCO DELLE CIME with its must and some bunches of Friulano grapes.

RIBOLLA GIALLA - L'ADELCHI - DOC Collio 2018

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ awarded 4 Stars by the guide "Vinibuoni d'Italia 2020".
The photo is a memory of the last harvest: the wonderful bunches of our Ribolla Gialla just moments before being picked.

SCHIOPPETTINO - DOC Friuli Colli Orientali - 2012

Absolute novelty at VENICA ... and it immediately received its first award!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It obtained the 4 STARS from the Guide "Vinibuoni d'Italia 2020".

BOTTAZ - REFOSCO - IGT Venezia Giulia 2013

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ awarded 4 Stars by the guide "Vinibuoni d'Italia 2020".

RONCO DELLE CIME | Harvest Friulano 2019

Written by Michela Barbieri on September 20, 2019. Posted in News, 2019. No Comments on RONCO DELLE CIME | Harvest Friulano 2019

Harvest 2019 continues with the FRIULANO harvest in our RONCO DELLE CIME vineyard. The images take you to the highest vineyard of Venica & Venica: among the wonderful hills of Collio with the Julian Prealps in the background.

In the video, truly unique moments of the Friulano grape harvest!

The footage allows you to accompany us during the various phases of the grape harvest. You will see the teams as they work in the vineyard, the harvesting of the grapes by hand, and the difficult manoeuvres of the tractors carrying the grape carts out of the vineyard. Then you will discover with us the entire journey of the 'Friulano' (ex-Tocai) grapes, from the harvest to its arrival in our winery!

with Gianni Venica, Giorgio Venica, Serena Venica, Marta Venica, Ivica Cencic, Massimo Schianchi, Gianluca Florian

Visiting our Winery in Harvest

Written by Michela Barbieri on September 18, 2019. Posted in News, 2019. No Comments on Visiting our Winery in Harvest

Tastings and visits to our historic wine cellar continue during the grape harvest!
So we look forward to seeing you at this beautiful time of year ... and why not ... perhaps you will happen to be with us at the right time to experience together the arrival in the cellar of the freshly harvested grapes.

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On our "TASTINGS" page you will find all the necessary information and the possibility of booking.

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