Gradis’ciutta winery dedicated to Borgo Gradis’ciutta, an elegant structure in Collio. Surrounded by vineyards, the Borgo is the ideal place to experience the initiatives of GO! 2025, European Capital of Culture and to delve into the food and wine, cultural and artistic offerings of the area during this special year.

Located on the slopes of Collio at the gates of Gorizia, BorgoGradis’ciutta is a complex of buildings dating back to 1500 , today part of the homonymous agricultural company of Robert Princic, transformed into a structure designed with a hospitality perspective.

In a context where nature, colors, panoramas and sunsets reign unchanged over the centuries, Borgo Gradis’ciutta is the ideal starting point to explore Gorizia and Nova Gorica, together European Capital of Culture 2025, with its events, exhibitions, shows and initiatives that will enliven the area throughout the year.

Just a few minutes from Gorizia, but immersed in the quiet of nature, Borgo Gradis’ciutta offers a refined welcome in a rural village restored with elegance and respect for tradition. The structure surrounded by vineyards that have always been cared for with attention to the ecosystem, and which have given life over time to prestigious organic wines, is elegant, authentic and immersive, with 9 refined rooms restored with taste and respect for local tradition and 3 apartments with independent kitchen.

Every detail reflects the deep bond with the territory: from the furnishings inspired by the culture of the Collio, to the warm hospitality that makes every visitor feel at home. Borgo Gradis’ciutta also offers personalized experiences including tastings of the fine wines of the Gradis’ciutta farm, walks through the vineyards, guided tours to discover the Collio and moments of relaxation in the greenery .

In particular, the experiences are among the most varied: with the possibility of creating a “oneoff” version of Collio Bianco through the “Create your own Collio Bianco” experience. During your stay at the Borgo, you can also enjoy authentic contact with nature through a picnic in the vineyard or try the Nature bathing formula. Space is also reserved for practical and engaging activities such as Cooking Classes to learn more about Central European dishes and culinary traditions. In September, there is also the opportunity to experience first-hand the work in the vineyard by joining the Gradis’ciutta staff during the educational harvest in order to discover the secrets behind the art of creating some of Italy’s most famous wines.

Furthermore, on 24 January 2025, solemnly anticipating the beginning of the extraordinary year of Gorizia and Nova Gorica, European Capital of Culture 2025, one of the four monumental steles created by the master Giorgio Celiberti , an internationally renowned Friulian sculptor, was placed outside the Gradis’ciutta winery.

The inauguration was an intense and meaningful moment: producers Robert Princic and Matja¸ Četrtič had the opportunity to present Sinefinis, a wine project without borders, born from a shared passion for the territory and the desire to break down barriers. Sinefinis is an example of a unique collaboration in the European panorama. This project, which celebrates Ribolla Gialla – Rumena Rebula as a symbolic variety of Collio and Brda, has made it possible to create cross-border bubbles from Italian and Slovenian grapes that tell a story of unity and sharing.

among which the cross-border art project Ars Sine Finibus stands out, which once again unites Italy and Slovenia. Born in collaboration between Galleria MAG of Como, Studio Giorgio Celiberti of Udine and the wineries Gradis’ciutta (GO) and Ferdinand of Kojsko (SLO), it aims to transform the vineyards of Collio and Brda into an open-air museum.

GO! 2025 confirms itself as a unique cultural experience and Borgo Gradis’ciutta is the perfect place to fully experience this magic: between winemaking tradition, scenic beauty and the energy of a territory that looks to the future.

Company profile short

Founded in 1997 by Robert Princic in the heart of Collio, the Gradis’ciutta company now extends over 50 hectares of vineyards located both on the Italian side of Collio and in Slovenia. This dual territorial soul allows the richness and complexity of a unique wine-growing area to be best expressed, through the production of highly identifiable varieties such as Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, Friulano and Pinot Grigio. The collaboration between the two sides of the border has given rise to a shared vision and a production that speaks for a cross-border identity, where wines become a symbol of connection between cultures, true bridges that unite rather than borders that separate. At the base of everything, sustainability represents one of the company’s central values: Robert Princic has chosen to adopt organic and conscious viticulture, based on respect for nature, people and the territory, with the aim of creating authentic, elegant wines that are deeply linked to their origins.

Cantine Aperte, it’s just the beginning: unforgettable wines and experiences for guaranteed and quality wine tourism, which lasts all year round.

Walks with alpacas, visits to caves, tree watching, jeep and boat tours, botanical walks and walks with four-legged friends, swing lessons, cork processing workshops, exhibitions and markets set up inside the cellars. These and many other activities created by the producers of the Movimento Turismo del Vino, for an edition full of innovations that tells the present and future potential of Italian wine tourism from region to region.

The great celebration of wine tourism is upon us. On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th , wineries across the country are preparing to welcome enthusiasts, families and anyone who wants to take a trip out of town, with a new program of activities. Cantine Aperte has written and continues to write the history of wine tourism in Italy, involving hundreds of enthusiasts and producers every year, all under the banner of hospitality and the correct culture of wine.

“ Cantine Aperte represents a true manifesto of the wine tourism sector – he underlines Violante Gardini Cinelli Colombini, president of MTV – and this year we have decided to aim even higher with a calendar of initiatives in the name of creativity, capable of combining wine, nature, culture and well-being. This edition will in fact be the showcase of wine tourism innovations, the opportunity to learn about the new initiatives created by each producer that, from now on, will be available throughout the year.”

A weekend that goes beyond tasting and turns into an authentic journey into the world of Italian wine, to learn more about the history of each producer and the beauty of each territory, region by region. Each winery will be the scene of unique experiences capable of combining tastings of excellent wines with itineraries to discover the territory, cultural moments and entertainment. The offer is enriched with wine trekking itineraries, yoga and pilates among the rows, walks with alpacas, horseback excursions, meetings with beekeepers, botanical tours, tree watching and many other opportunities to fully experience the most evocative landscapes in the surroundings of the wineries. In addition to the outdoor activities, cultural initiatives are also of great importance with craft and cork processing workshops, open-air painting courses, ceramic workshops, photography exhibitions, immersive itineraries among the sculptures and installations that decorate the vineyards and numerous performances with the presence of great artists.

Cantine Aperte will also offer great experiences from a culinary point of view in lunches and dinners with the winemaker with menus designed for the occasion based on seasonal and km0 products. And again: picnics in the vineyard, tastings of Extra Virgin olive oils but also spaces dedicated to food trucks and Mixology, to get to know wine in a new guise, inside cocktails, all to the sound of music with the organization of country-rock concerts, DJ sets and dance lessons.

There will be no shortage of initiatives dedicated to the little ones, such as treasure hunts among the vineyards, visits to educational farms and numerous themed workshops to learn about wine while having fun together with their parents and other children.

Some companies also organize visits inside the caves, others offer the possibility of experiencing a boat tour while others still offer a jeep safari, to admire the most suggestive views of each territory. In every place and in every circumstance, it is certain that Cantine Aperte 2025 will be a unique opportunity to discover and experience the world of wine like never before.

To all enthusiasts, a recommendation: drinking quality wine and in the right quantity is the only way forward . Reaffirming the importance of conscious and responsible wine consumption is, today more than ever, necessary and, in this direction, the collaboration between the Movimento Turismo del Vino and Wine in moderation continues, to continue promoting the correct culture of wine and a healthy lifestyle.

Mansué (TV), Sunday 25 May from 10:00 to 18:00

Tenute Tomasella is ready to welcome wine enthusiasts, families and the curious for the highly anticipated event Cantine Aperte , which will be held on Sunday 25 May from 10:00 to 18:00 . With the warm weather, the desire for conviviality and outdoor life returns and Cantine Aperte is back, the event now in its thirty-second edition, promoted by the Movimento Turismo del Vino that since 1993 has accompanied wine tourists and wine lovers to discover the territories and wines that make Italy unique.

A whole day immersed in beauty, from the vineyards, to discover the authentic flavors and excellence of the territory. Located in Mansué, in the province of Treviso, Tenute Tomasella extends over 50 hectares of vineyards, 10 in Friuli and 40 in Veneto, between the DOC Friuli and the Prosecco DOC Treviso, embodying a perfect balance between two border territories.

For over fifty years, the Tomasella family has made viticulture an art based on respect for natural rhythms and deep listening to what the earth is able to offer, a place where viticulture follows the rhythm of nature. The company has started the process of conversion to organic farming, which will be completed by 2026. In line with this sustainable vision, it has invested in the creation of a beekeeping-arboreal oasis and in the innovative hybrid robot Icaro X4 , which uses UV-C rays to protect the vines from the main pathogens, reducing the use of pesticides.

Tenute Tomasella is much more than a winery, it is a place to live. The villa , next to the cellar that hosts the headquarters, is surrounded by a beautiful park where, on the occasion of Cantine Aperte, activities and games will be developed also for the little ones . The program of the day also includes visits to the cellar suitable for different needs. Right in the cellar, the bond with the land will become the spokesperson of stories of tradition and passion that give life to the best winemaking expression of a border territory. Each Tenute Tomasella wine reveals a strong identity, in which the characteristics of these territories are exalted in their uniqueness.

The “Cantine Aperte” program of Tenute Tomasella is full of engaging experiences: guided tours of the cellar with tastings, tours of the vineyards on board the ape car or by bicycle , to discover the territory in an authentic and fun way. With the purchase of a glass it will be possible to taste the company’s wines, served by a sommelier who will accompany the tasting with explanations and curiosities.

Numerous entertainments for adults and children :

• Games and workshops with The Art of the Game;
• Face painting for the little ones;
• Horseback riding with the Conegliano Equestrian Club;
• DJ set and live sax with Bruno Del Ben.

A day dedicated to taste with gastronomic partners such as Bar Popular, MOV bistrot-cocktails, Lucchese Panificio Pasticceria Caffetteria, Gelateria Amore Bio di Pordenone.

At the entrance you can buy a glass for tastings at a cost of €6. Part of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

Reservations are appreciated . For information: tel. 0422 850043; whatsapp. 338 6618051, mail. cantina@tomasella.it

Company profile breve The history of Tenute Tomasella began in 1965 , when Luigi Tomasella founded the winery in Mansué, in the province of Treviso. After more than thirty years of producing bulk wine, the company passed into the hands of his son Paolo, the current owner, who revolutionized production, leading the company to sell most of its wine in bottles in the 2000s. Since then, Tenute Tomasella has carried out a production focused on the search for the best qualitative expression of its production, with an approach that seeks to have the least impact possible, respecting nature and biodiversity. For this reason, in the vineyard the work is manual for all varieties, with the exception of Glera, with selection of the grapes. For this reason, in the vineyard the work is manual for all varieties, with the exception of Glera, with selection of the grapes in the field and thinning before the harvest. Thanks, therefore, to a sustainable farming style in which the company has believed since the beginning, from the 2017 harvest Tenute Tomasella has received the SQNPI certification (National Quality System of Integrated Production), the certification that enhances agricultural production, obtained in compliance with the regional specifications of integrated production, that is, made with cultivation processes that respect the environment and human health. Furthermore, since 2021 , the company has started the process of conversion to organic , and by 2026, the entire company will be completely converted.

RADICI DEL SUD 2025, Southern Wine and Oil Show, native grape wines, southern Italian oils.

Less than a month to go until Radici del Sud, the multi-event dedicated to the promotion of wines from native vines of Southern Italy that will be held in Gioia del Colle from 4 to 9 June 2025 with the patronage and contribution of the Chamber of Commerce of Bari, Navita, Acqua Orsini and the collaboration of Vinarius, Aepi and Ais Puglia . The international interest in the event is now consolidated with the presence of importers and journalists from foreign countries who will form the four juries of the competition, in addition to Italian journalists and wine merchants. Here is the full list of guests of the XX edition: Roger Liggenstorfer , Switzerland – importer, Maria Roginska , France – Journalist, Håkan Rantakeisu , Sweden – Importer, Gwendolyn Alley , United States – Journalist, Matthew Steeves , Canada – Wine -Consultant, Michael Godel , Canada – Journalist, Hervé Lalau , Belgium – Journalist, Sandro D’Annibale , Canada – Importer, Ryan Lewis , United Kingdom – importer, Paola Westbeek , Netherlands – Journalist, Jelena Sakic , Belgium – Importer, Knut Håvard Jøllanger , Norway – Importer, Duy Tuan Nguyen , Vietnam – Importer, Joakin Jensen , Denmark – importer, Mehemet Adanir , Denmark – importer, Nicole Dikerson, USA – importer, Richard Baudains , UK – journalist, Antonia Caserta , Italy – journalist, Katarina Andersson , Sweden – journalist, Bonnie Reinwald , Denmark – journalist, Luca Matarazzo , Italy – journalist, Maurizio Valeriani , Italy – journalist, Alessia Canarino , Italy – journalist, Giuliano Rossi , Italy – Winemaker, Alessio Menoni, Italy – Winemaker, Andrea Gaviglio , Italy – Winemaker, Cosimo Chisena , Italy – Winemaker, Alfredo Pinto , Italy – Winemaker, Filippo Gastaldi , Italy – Winemaker. This year the 4 tasting groups will be led by 2 foreigners and 2 Italians who are experts in Southern wines: Richard Baudains (journalist – Decanter), Hervè Lalau (journalist – Les 5 du Vin), Luca Matarazzo (Journalist – 20Italie) and Maurizio Valeriani (journalist – Vinodabere.it). The main function of the blind tasting is to promote and introduce, especially to the international public, those wines from native Southern vines that are still little known outside the national borders. Each year, the task of transferring their most identifying characteristics to Italian and international journalists or wine experts who are well acquainted with the wine-growing panorama of Southern Italy is entrusted to them. “ The competition tool, like all the other activities of Radici del Sud – says Nicola Campanile, organizer of the event – has always offered all operators a more immediate reading of the territories and wines of the South because the added value of the event is precisely the formula of comparison that has allowed the event to become a point of reference and a place of exchange for journalists, bloggers, tasters, Masters of Wine, operators and importers from all over the world. There are hundreds of authoritative representatives of the world of wine who in recent years have been involved in the twentieth editions of the event” After the press tours, the meetings between buyers and producers and the competition of blind wines on June 9th in the Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano from 11.00 to 13.00 the winning wines will be awarded during the conference where national and international journalists, bloggers, importers, wine merchants and wine producers will speak. (open to the public). The program: – Wine trends in 2025: what to expect from today onwards for the regions of Southern Italy – The future of wine without or with US duties what changes: new trends and opportunities for wines from the South. – Sustainability: Love and respect for wine and oil will never be out of fashion

– Award Ceremony for the Winning Wines From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM , the Wine and Oil Show will be open to the public, with over 70 exhibitors including wine and oil producers and gastronomic products from the South. Here, enthusiasts and professionals will be able to taste all the wines and oils presented by the various companies and the gastronomic specialties offered by the food exhibitors. From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM , the day will end in the food area and in the Winning Wines Room, where a buffet dinner will be served, including 4 tastings prepared and served by two renowned chefs: Giammichele Pagone (Plebiscito 7 restaurant – Casamassima) and Ottavio Surico (Borgo Antico restaurant – Gioia Del Colle).