Vigna Ròda di Strazzacappa Gianni
(Winery in Euganean hills)
Reviews
Good Wine, Great hosts, Amazing View
The wine tasting was well-curated, with each wine thoughtfully presented and introduced. We appreciated the short explanations we received. The wines themselves were very enjoyable, each one distinct and well-balanced.
What made it especially memorable was how authentic the experience felt. It wasn’t rushed but really relaxed, and local. We also appreciated the fresh bread served alongside the wine, which complemented the tasting beautifully.
Overall, if you're looking for a place where you can connect with the surroundings, enjoy good wine, and be welcomed as a guest rather than just a visitor, this is it. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for an honest, local wine experience.
Janne
Proprietari preparati e gentili, vini ottimi
Esperienza sicuramente da rifare sia per la location sia per la tranquillità perché non mettono fretta.
Valentina
About Winery and Wines
Gianni, Elena, Giulia, Alice, and Ettore. Vigna Ròda is a family-owned estate that has always been rooted in the vineyard, surrounded by the unique landscape of the Euganean Hills. Known as the “hills of Venice,” these volcanic “islands” rise majestically from the “sea” of the Po Valley.
This natural spectacle is best viewed from the estate’s west-facing location in Cortelà, the smallest hamlet of the municipality of Vo’, in the province of Padua. The sunsets often create a display so captivating that it compels admiration. Each season brings different colors and scents to this ancient village, which dates back to before the year 1000. The origin of the village's name is still debated—whether from “Cultellatus,” a tool for leveling the land or from “Curtis-lata,” meaning Large Court.
Here, time is marked by the sound of bells, the noises of nature, and traditional, environmentally friendly practices. Synthetic products are used minimally, if at all. This careful approach is always rewarded in the cellar, where healthy grapes arrive after the harvest, making it possible to minimize intervention during winemaking.
At Vigna Ròda, it’s easy to spot family members among the vineyards, in the cellar, or welcoming guests for a guided tasting. There is a shared eagerness to introduce visitors to the estate’s origins, philosophy, and anecdotes about its history—first as a family, and then as a winery. (Excluding Ettore, who is still a little too young to join in!)
Azienda Agricola Cosimo Murace is now part of the prestigious “FIVI” family, the federation representing the “Independent Winegrowers.”
What defines an Independent Winemaker? An Independent Winemaker is responsible for cultivating vineyards, vinifying grapes, bottling wine, and personally managing the sale under their name and label.
Some of the most notable wines include:
- "Praesèo": Sparkling sweet white wine, Fior d'Arancio DOCG
- "Petali d'Ambra": Sweet raisin wine, Fior d'Arancio DOCG
- "Rebégolo": Sparkling white wine, Serprino DOC
- "Aroma 2.0": Venetian aromatic still white wine, IGP
- "Èspero": Still red wine, Cabernet DOC
- "Scarlatto": Still red wine, DOC
Each of these labels reflects the dedication and passion behind the work of an Independent Winemaker.
Services
Wireless Free
Parking Free
Wine Sale
Pet Friendly