Rodaro Paolo Winery
Since 1846, time has been the most intriguing variable
In the heart of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, in Spessa di Cividale, the Rodaro family has been cultivating grapes since 1846. Six generations on the same land. Today, Paolo Rodaro and his wife Lara continue to conduct research in the vineyard and in the cellar, exploring the wines’ potential for longevity.
For us, experimentation is the highest expression of craftsmanship. It is a constant challenge, without compromise or shortcuts.
The Metodo Classico is crafted from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, drawing inspiration from the great French tradition. The long aging on the lees results in ultra-fine, elegant, and persistent bubbles. Here, time isn’t just counted—it’s savored.
Then there are the whites. Crystal-clear, precise, and surprisingly long-lived. It’s wonderful to see the amazement on the faces of those who taste them and ask, “What do you mean, you’re only releasing it now, after four years?” Yes, because that vintage and that vineyard still had a story to tell.
ROMAIN reds are a different story altogether. Power and elegance, born from research into natural over-ripening. In the past, red grapes were left to dry in the attics of noble mansions. We’ve revived that practice, working in the drying rooms and selecting only the best vintages. Not every year, then. Only when nature allows it.
And what about Picolit? A rare grape variety, with clusters that may yield just a handful of berries. A sweet, precious wine, capable of surprising without making a fuss. Well, that’s a hug.
It all begins in our estate vineyards, on the ponca hills. Low yields, hand-harvesting, and a commitment to caring for the land that has been backed by SQNPI certification since 2016. For us, sustainability is above all about the choices we make every day.
Every bottle is born from a meeting of nature, hard work, and patience. And every vintage poses new questions for us, to which we seek answers—sometimes unexpected ones.
Come discover them at the winery.
We’re a small team, and we love to personally welcome everyone who comes to visit us. Book your tasting: we’ll guide you through our wines, our choices, and a few experiments you might not expect.
Because wine doesn’t stop telling its story once it’s bottled. Sometimes that’s exactly where the most interesting part begins.
