The winery is located in the municipality of Dolegna del Collio (Comunità Montana del Torre, Natisone e Collio) in the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It was founded in 1930 by Daniele Venica and is now run by his grandsons Gianni and Giorgio Venica. An agroturismo guesthouse with swimming pool and tennis court is attached. The total estate covers 90 hectares, of which the vineyards account for 40 hectares. The white wine varieties Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc), Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), Chardonnay, Sauvignon (Sauvignon Blanc), Ribolla Gialla, Friulano (Sauvignonasse) make up 85% of the vineyards, Malvasia (Malvazija Istarska) and Traminer Aromatico (Gewürztraminer), as well as 15% of the red wine varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Schioppettino and Refosco (Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and Refosco di Faedis).
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