San Floriano del Collio, 1972
Asci hamlet, where it all began
Set amidst a magnificent landscape of rolling hills dotted with vineyards, cherry orchards, and acacia groves, just across the border from Slovenia, lies San Floriano del Collio. It was here in 1972 that Mariano—together with his wife Loredana—planted his first vineyard on a small plot of land in the hamlet of Asci.
Over the years, thanks to their strong commitment and passion, the winery expanded its acreage, gradually building the winemaking, storage, and bottling facilities, reaching 30 hectares of vineyards located in the Collio and Friuli Isonzo DOC zones—lands that have always been prime wine-growing regions. Their children, Walter and Luana, and later their grandson Denis, joined the business, each taking on their own role, thus supporting Mariano and his wife in this family-run winery.
Between Collio and Friuli Isonzo
Where wine is born
Our vineyards stretch across the hills of Collio and the Friuli-Isonzo plain, lands that have always been ideally suited to the production of great wines.
A mild, temperate microclimate favorable to viticulture: to the north, the Julian Prealps shield the vineyards from the cold northern winds, and to the south, the Adriatic Sea helps moderate temperature fluctuations.
Soils with ideal characteristics for grapevines.
In Collio, the crumbly marl and hard, layered sandstone of Eocene origin—locally known as ponca—are rich in structure and mineral salts and offer excellent drainage.
In Friuli Isonzo, on the other hand, the soil consists of clay mixed with red gravel and pebbles, of alluvial origin, with a good supply of minerals and good drainage.
Excellent sun exposure, balanced productivity, and constant care of the vines are some of the fundamental principles we rely on, because a good wine comes from a good vineyard.
Ascevi Luwa
Our wines
We embrace tradition, experience, and innovation with passion, dedication, and a desire to best represent our region.
The constant attention we devote to every stage of winemaking—from grape harvesting to bottling—aims to fully enhance the potential of our vineyards, while respecting the essential characteristics that every bottle must possess and the fruit created by the land and human hands.
Aromaticity, Body, Minerality, Elegance, Pleasantness, Versatility.
White Wine
Chardonnay
| Rupis
A highly grown and well-known international grape variety, it also finds ideal conditions in the hills of Friuli thanks to its versatility, producing wines with great structure and elegant aromas. For appetizers and light first courses, risottos, fish, white meats.
Serve at optimal temperature of about 10°C, uncorking the bottle just before serving
White Wine
Sauvignon
| Ronco dei Sassi
An international grape variety, originally from France. In Friuli, it has found fertile land in the ponca soil in Collio, exhibiting an elegant minerality, freshness, and distinctive aroma. Ideal with shellfish and seafood, it also pairs well with salmon appetizers, vegetable-based first courses, and spicy ethnic cuisine.
Serve at optimal temperature of about 10°C, uncorking the bottle just before serving
White Wine
Ribolla Gialla
A native grape variety of Friuli, whose origins date back to around 1300; it finds its ideal location in the hills, producing wines with a delicate floral aroma, pleasantly lively thanks to its acidity and good savory flavor. Ideal as an aperitif, it can be paired with appetizers, fish or vegetable-based first courses, fried fish.
Serve at optimal temperature of about 10°C, uncorking the bottle just before serving
White Wine
Pinot Grigio
| Grappoli
An international grape variety born from a mutation of Pinot Noir. In Friuli, and particularly in the hilly areas, it produces wines with a refined floral and fruity aroma, great structure, and pleasantness. A classic wine for first courses, fish, and seafood, suitable for white meats, cold cuts and cheeses, and also ideal as an aperitif.
Serve at optimal temperature of about 10°C, uncorking the bottle just before serving
White Wine
Friulano
Tocai Friulano, a native grape variety of Friuli, widely grown and appreciated in the region and beyond. Its origins are documented in records dating back over two centuries. Delicately aromatic with a pleasant balance between acidity and body. Suitable as an aperitif, it pairs well with cold cuts, vegetable or fish-based first courses, white meats, omelettes, ethnic cuisine.
Serve at optimal temperature of about 10°C, uncorking the bottle just before serving
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
A widely grown international grape variety, born from a spontaneous cross between the red Cabernet Franc and the white Sauvignon Blanc. A wine with a great, pleasant structure. Ideal with grilled or roasted red meats and game, it also goes well with baked pasta dishes, cold cuts and aged cheeses.
Serve at optimal temperature of about 18°C, uncorking the bottle a few moments before serving.
White Wine
Pinot Grigio Ceròu
A Pinot Grigio with a pleasant floral and fruity aroma, good structure, and great versatility. Recommended as an aperitif, it also pairs well with pasta dishes, fish and seafood, white meats, cold cuts and cheeses.
Serve at optimal temperature of about 10°C, uncorking the bottle just before serving
Curiosity
Ascevi, Luwa and the origin of a name
Ascevi is the local name for Asci, a hamlet in the village of San Floriano that serves as the starting point, while Luwa is a combination of the names Luana and Walter, the children of Mariano and Loredana.
A LAND TO DISCOVER