Sustainability

The promise

A wedding ring means a lasting promise. It represents the strong connection between humanity and the natural world. Rodaro Winery honors this bond with something real in the Bosco Romagno forest. There, you’ll find the “Hundred-Hug Wood,” a living artwork of 100 white hornbeam trees joined in a symbolic embrace. Created on March 23, 2024, to celebrate the winery’s 178th year, this wood is a gift to future generations, asking them to care for our planet.

The Rodaro vineyards and wines are SQNPI certified, an environmental sustainability mark for the reduction of plant protection products in the vineyard.

The territory

Nestled in the hills of Friuli Colli Orientali, bordering Slovenia to the northeast, the 68 hectares of Rodaro vineyards stand as a testament to meticulous and sustainable viticulture. The thriving bee population within these vineyards serves as a clear indicator of a vital and harmonious ecosystem, a quality evident in the terraced landscapes situated between Bosco Romagno and Rocca Bernarda, at elevations of 130 to 180 meters above sea level. Benefiting from optimal sun exposure and a distinctive microclimate, largely due to the ponca (flysch) soil – an alternating strata of marl (calcareous clay) and sandstone – the Rodaro estate exemplifies the ideal environment for premium viticulture, a characteristic historically associated with the Collio and Colli Orientali regions. The consistent ventilation, derived from both dry Balkan air and Adriatic breezes, minimizes humidity and promotes healthy grape development, while the diurnal temperature variation, amplified by the hillside location, enhances the complex aromatic profiles expressed in the wines.

Sustainability

Our vision of sustainability is realized through responsible practices implemented across both our vineyards and winery operations. We exclusively utilize wooden stakes sourced from our own forests, fostering a local supply chain and maximizing the value of regional resources. Rainwater harvesting provides irrigation for our vines, complementing our preference for organic fertilizers and our investments in disease-resistant grape varietals, all aimed at minimizing our environmental footprint. Within the winery, we have optimized water usage and harness solar energy through photovoltaic systems. We firmly believe that technology is essential for progress, and we integrate it with traditional craftsmanship to refine processes and enhance efficiency. Aware of the evolving socioeconomic landscape, we are committed to understanding these changes and to fostering innovation that prioritizes human well-being and environmental stewardship.

…when speaking about wine, I aspire to continue working to produce immortal wines