Pradio, VG Bianco, IGT Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2024

Producer Profile

Pradio is a 35-hectare family estate in Friuli Venezia Giulia, founded by the third generation of the Cielo family.

Now led by Luca and Pierpaolo Cielo, the estate focuses on elegant, characterful wines that express Friuli’s identity through a modern lens. Certified Sustainable Quality and guided by renowned winemaker Gianni Menotti, Pradio combines heritage, terroir and contemporary expertise.

Viticulture

The vineyards are located in the heart of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, within the central production zone. The soils are of alluvial origin, rich in gravel (40–60%), providing excellent drainage and contributing to freshness and precision in the wines. Vines are trained using the Guyot system and planted at a density of 4,800 vines per hectare. Yields are maintained at around 100 hectolitres per hectare to preserve balance and varietal expression.

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by five months of maturation in steel. Throughout this period, the wine remains on its fine lees, enhancing texture, complexity and aromatic purity.

Tasting Note

A straw yellow wine with green tinges on the edges. Intense on the nose, with tomato lead and light sage that give way to stone fruits like white peach. Slight citrus notes on the palates with some mineral touches.

Food matching

Sushi, delicate fish and white meats.