Di Lenardo

The manor house of the Di Lenardo family and the stately cedars next to the prestigious entrance create an impression of generosity, constancy and Mediterranean charm. 

Di Lenardo - progress in the Friuli region

The Di Lenardo family has been producing wine in the village of Ontagnano near Udine since the beginning of the 19th century. Today 38 hectares of their own vineyards belong to the winery and they exclusively process their own grapes. 

The estate on the moon

In the last 20 years the winery has undergone a progressive transformation. The vineyards have been replanted with carefully selected clones, the yield is strictly limited and the cellar is equipped with the most modern technology.

But most importantly, Massimo di Lenardo is highly motivated to produce outstanding wines full of character. He shows that in the Grave del Friuli wines are created that are in no way inferior to the beauty of the beautiful landscape.Massimo likes to joke that her wines come from the moon, because although they come from the Friuli DOC appellation, they are quite atypical of the region.

Wines that taste like themselves

One of his central themes is the terroir. Each of his pure varietal wines comes from a single vineyard, which has the best conditions for the respective grape variety. His wines perfectly reflect the terroir. According to his philosophy, the wines should taste beautifully fruity and have a nice acidity. Maturation in oak barrels must not mask the basic aromas of the wines.

Di Lenardo - Something for everyone

Today the portfolio includes:

• seven white wines,
• five reds
• two rosés
• two sparkling wines
• one dessert wine

Even though di Leonardo is on a successful path, it does not stand still and is constantly trying to improve. The latest technical progress of the house was the installation of a solar system to run the cellar self-sufficiently and thus to protect nature a further piece.