Villa Russiz

About Winery and Wines

Villa Russiz was founded on 15 February 1868 with the marriage of Elvine Ritter von Zahony to Theodor de La Tour. Elvine’s dowry, Villa Russiz, turns out to be an area which is still particularly conducive to the cultivation of vines and for producing wines of an exceptional quality. Today, the passion for wine-making is stronger than ever at Villa Russiz. 50 of the 100 hectares that make up the estate are cultivated as vineyards, rewarding this same passion with exceptional, elegant wines. The Villa Russiz Foundation red and white wines, made with autochthonous and international varietals, are constantly highlighted and continue to win recognition from prestigious guides and magazines in Italy and abroad.

The vineyards of Villa Russiz are an integral part of the stunning Collio landscape, in an area that is particularly conducive to grape-growing, thanks to its ideal climate and the types of soil present. In this breathtaking setting, the story of Villa Russiz, and of the benefactors behind the Foundation, is closely tied to the villa’s wine-making heritage. Today, in these perfect surroundings, the team that works in the vineyards and winery at Villa Russiz is fully focused on obtaining a product of the highest possible quality, just as Count Theodor did two centuries ago. This is the story of how many centuries of passion and the magical atmosphere of the Collio area have combined to produce the successful wines created by Villa Russiz.