FRIULI: THE ANCIENT LAND OF WINE AND CULTURE

Pinzano is a typical country hamlet set in the rolling foothills of the Alps. Located on an ancient pilgrims trail Pinzano is rich in ecclesiastical art. Some of the wonderful fresco 'San Sabestian's Martyndom' and the 'La Madonna di Pinzano' are found here.

San Martino in Vinzano, 1700

"San Sabestian's Martyndom" in the San Martino Church, 1526

"La Madonna di Pinzano" by Pordonone, 1527

Ever since the Romans populated Friuli around AD50, vines have been cultivated for wine. The ancient heritage of winemaking has built a longstanding reputation for Friuli for wines such as Ucelut (reputedly served to the Cardinals at the Council of Trent in 16th century) and other native vines of the area.

The bridge over the riverTagliamento	Vineyards
Harvest in progress