Vodopivec

Friuli specialist in Vitovska, the region's defining white variety.

Vodopivec works with Vitovska, the indigenous white grape of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy. The winery's portfolio centers on expressions of this variety: Vitovska, Origine, and Classic Vitovska each represent distinct approaches to the same terroir-driven grape. Vitovska thrives in the limestone-rich soils and continental climate of the region, developing mineral character and natural acidity. The winery's wines have been assessed by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff, Decanter, and Wine Advocate. Friuli-Venezia Giulia has long been Italy's laboratory for white wine—a region where indigenous varieties like Vitovska sit alongside international grapes, shaped by Alpine influence and proximity to the Adriatic. Vodopivec's focus on a single varietal reflects the regional commitment to understanding how place and vintage inflect a grape's expression.