Vie di Romans

The Gallo family's connection to these vineyards spans more than a century. Gianfranco Gallo took the helm in 1978, the same year the first bottles were released under the Vie di Romans label. The estate underwent vineyard reorganization in 1982 and constructed a new three-storey winery in 1989. From 1992 onward, the estate committed to releasing all white wines a full two years after harvest, a policy that remains central to the house style.

• Gallo family vineyard history extends back over 100 years
• First vintage released in 1978 under Gianfranco Gallo's management
• Vineyard reorganization completed in 1982
• Two-year post-harvest release policy for all whites adopted in 1992

Vie di Romans sits at just 31 metres above sea level in Mariano del Friuli, a flat landscape shaped by glacial activity. The soils are stony and mineral-rich, composed of alluvial fans deposited by ancient glaciers, providing exceptional drainage and complexity. The cool Bora wind, blowing in from the east, creates large daily temperature fluctuations that slow ripening and concentrate flavors in the grapes. This combination of poor glacial soils and cool growing conditions underpins the estate's mineral, precise wine style.

• Elevation of 31 metres above sea level in Gorizia province
• Glacial and stony soils rich in alluvial minerals
• Bora east wind drives significant diurnal temperature variation
• Slow ripening conditions favor flavor accumulation and acidity retention

The estate grows both international and indigenous varieties across its 50 to 65 hectares. White varieties dominate, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Friulano, Malvasia Istriana, and Riesling. Red varieties Merlot and Pinot Nero are also cultivated. Each wine carries both the grape variety and individual vineyard name on the label, a transparent approach to single-vineyard expression. Single-vineyard Chardonnay stands as the estate's flagship, alongside celebrated bottlings of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. Late harvesting is practiced across all varieties to maximize flavor accumulation.

• Single-vineyard Chardonnay is the flagship wine
• Dessimis Pinot Grigio won Best Pinot Grigio at The Drinks Business 2025
• Friulano and Malvasia Istriana represent important indigenous varieties
• Late harvesting used to maximize flavor development

Vie di Romans practices minimal-intervention winemaking with a strong emphasis on terroir expression. Extended lees aging and barrel aging are key tools in developing the complexity and texture that define the estate's wines. The mandatory two-year aging before release for all whites reflects Gianfranco Gallo's conviction that these wines require time to integrate and show their best. Viticulture is terroir-focused throughout, with practices designed to channel the character of Friuli Isonzo's glacial soils into every bottle.

• Minimal-intervention winemaking throughout the cellar
• Extended lees and barrel aging develop texture and complexity
• All whites released minimum two years after harvest
• Approximately 250,000 to 300,000 bottles produced annually