The Collio is a land with a deep-rooted vocation for viticulture. The two prestigious companies Marco Felluga and Russiz Superiore tell the story of a family that, for six generations, has been passing on and cultivating its passion for wine. The family’s history can be traced back to more than 150 years ago, in the second half of 1800, in Istria, Croatia.
This path was significantly taken forward by Marco Felluga, a pioneer of modern viticulture. It was then continued with love and entrepreneurship by Roberto and Ilaria Felluga, supporters of sustainable and high-quality winemaking.
Dopo di lui Marco, seconda generazione, attraversando il Golfo di Trieste, allarga il commercio fino a servire, prima Grado e poi il Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Here Giovanni opened a production winery. The family’s adventure continued on these rolling hills. After World War II, all possessions in Istria were lost.
The same year saw Marco Felluga’s 90th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the winery Russiz Superiore.
Sustainable agriculture
Certified by VIVA, we have always employed eco-friendly practices of sustainable agriculture.
Integrated pest control, ozone and natural fertilizers help us take care of our vineyards and the Collio’s ecosystem.
Every choice we make is focused on preserving the natural environment, with the ultimate goal of achieving a circular economy.
Russiz Superiore’s photovoltaic system
The photovoltaic system installed at Russiz Superiore in February 2021 has made the winery energy self-sufficient.
Our philosophy
Roberto Felluga, fifth-generation winemaker, has always based his work and approach on sustainability; adopting innovative processes, supported by national and international research, aimed at the production of high-quality wines with reduced environmental impact; respect for the land, its history and traditions.
Following these principles, Roberto Felluga started producing white wines that can be both appreciated when young or after several years of aging in the bottle, when they develop hints of ripe fruit balanced with unique mineral complexity. It is from this attention to longevity that the age-worthy white wines were created, among which our Russiz Superiore Bianco Col Disôre Collio DOC.
Bigot Index
The Bigot Index is a scientific evaluation method that measures the vineyard’s qualitative potential. It takes into consideration nine viticultural parameters that have a direct influence on the quality of the wine.
The final score is expressed in hundredths; subjected to evaluation, the Vineyard Sauvignon Lungo Strada Russiz Superiore received 92/100 points.
In 2022, the vineyards Tocai Friulano Centralina and Cabernet Franc Pietra of Russiz Superiore have been awarded with 90/100 points, thus classifying among the 38 best vineyards of Italy.
The SQNPI certification for integrated production
In 2021 the Collio Consortium obtained the SQNPI (National Integrated Production Quality System) certification for a group of 13 member companies, including Marco Felluga & Russiz Superiore. The system certifies the productions obtained in compliance with the integrated production standard, guaranteeing compliance with ecological, economic and toxicological principles, and enhancing the quality standard of the final product.
Integrated production is an agricultural production system aimed at minimizing the use of chemicals, water and energy.
"Taking care of what surrounds us is essential to ensure a future for us and the generations to come."
Roberto Felluga
"Loving your job means having fun and I, in my life, have had a lot of fun thanks to how much I've worked."
Marco Felluga
“The cellar was my game room; we played hide and seek among the barrels.”
Marco Felluga