Territory
Heart of the Grave del Friuli
Our Orzaia winery is nestled in the vibrant heart of the Grave del Friuli, at the foot of Monte Cavallo — a location that captivates with its tranquility and unspoiled environment. Surrounded by pristine landscapes, the winery and its vineyards are a true haven of nature and serenity.
Nature and Wine
The Essence in Our Vineyards
Our Orzaia winery is nestled in the beating heart of the Grave del Friuli, at the foot of Monte Cavallo, a location that enchants with its tranquility and environmental purity. Surrounded by an uncontaminated landscape, the winery and its vineyards are a hub of nature and serenity.
Historical Landscapes:
The Geographical Fabric of Medieval Villages
In the heart of the Grave del Friuli, between the springs and the ancient roads, the villages of Ranzano and Romano extend, vivid testimonies of a deeply rooted agricultural past. These villages, formed in the late Middle Ages, exploit the unique position along the water lines, crucial for agriculture and daily life. Orzaie, the now disappeared village, was also part of this rural fabric.
Founded on a hill near a stream
The Disappeared Village of Orzaie
Historical documents from 1286 attest to the existence of this small agricultural center, which saw in its lands and waters the resources for a prosperity that, however, over time, encountered insurmountable obstacles. The agricultural crisis and economic changes gradually transformed Orzaie, leading it to a slow decline until it was absorbed by the nearby village of Vigonovo. Today, the ruins and a few buildings resist as silent guardians of a forgotten history.
Mill image: Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-728-0032-10 / CC BY-SA 3.0 DE
Theatre of stories of resistance and refuge
The History of Valgranda
Local legends tell how, during the Turkish raids at the end of the 15th century, the population of Romano found safety by hiding among the dense vegetation of the valley. These stories, passed down from generation to generation, underline the importance of this territory not only as a place of agriculture, but also as a natural bulwark against adversity, confirming the indissoluble bond between the people, the land and their common history of resilience and survival.