The territory
Spessa di Cividale,
in the heart of the Colli Orientali del Friuli
At La Montuzza, the land shapes every wine we make.
It is part of the wine's identity.
The hills of Spessa di Cividale, in the heart of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, guide our decisions and help define the character of our grapes and wines.
A landscape that becomes part of the wine
We believe a wine should be able to tell the story of where it comes from.
That is why our work begins with close observation and an understanding of the land where the vines grow. We aim to bring out what each vintage and vineyard has to offer, intervening as little as possible.
Our aim is to carry the character of the place through to the bottle.
The soil
The ponca soils of the Colli Orientali del Friuli
One of the defining features of this area lies beneath our feet.
The soils here contain layers of marl and sandstone, known locally as ponca, a hallmark of the Colli Orientali del Friuli.
This soil is closely tied to winegrowing on these hills and helps give the wines made here their personality.
Ponca soil
The Julian AlpsMount Matajur
The climate
Between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea
The area's distinctive microclimate also shapes its character.
Air currents from the Julian Alps meet milder breezes from the Adriatic Sea, creating favourable conditions for growing grapes.
The temperature shifts between day and night help the grapes ripen, preserving their aromas, freshness and structure.
Soil, climate and exposure work in harmony, and this balance shapes every wine from La Montuzza.
Our work
in the vineyard
Through organic winegrowing, we keep intervention to a minimum, protect the life of the soil and tend the vines with care throughout the growing cycle.
Each harvest is the result of work that began many months earlier. It takes observation, patience and daily decisions to bring out the best in our grapes.
Among the vine rows
The vine
Checking the grape bunches
White grapes in late summer
As harvest approaches
In the bottle
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