The Beauty and the Flavor of Friuli Venezia Giulia Collio Wine Tour

MORNING. At the heart of Collio, in Capriva del Friuli, visit at Russiz Superiore winery, which origins are dating back to 1200. You’ll visit the spectacular “Orzoni” cellar and enjoy a wine tasting on the panoramic terrace with postcard views on Italian Collio and Slovenian “Brda”. Among the excellent wines cultivated on these wonderful hills: Pinot Gris, exported worldwide, and an extremely delicate and elegant Pinot Blanc.
AFTERNOON. The only wine resort in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Castello di Spessa (Spessa’s Castel) embraces a renowned golf club and an elegant hotel: over the centuries several famous persons have stayed here, like Giacomo Casanova in 1773. You’ll get a guided tour at the 13th-century cellar and taste such varieties as a special Pinot Gris “Joy” (onion skin colored), a remarkable Pinot Noir and their sparkling Ribolla Gialla.