Valentino Butussi: Friulian identity, contemporary vision, and wines that mark the passage of time
Written by Redazione di vinoway | Published in recensioni, territory, wine 
In the heart of the Colli Orientali del Friuli region, in Corno di Rosazzo, one of the most solid and credible stories in Italian viticulture is taking shape. Valentino Butussi is not only a historic name in Friuli Venezia Giulia, but also a benchmark in the Colli Orientali del Friuli region and the entire Italian wine scene, capable of establishing itself with authority thanks to a clear, consistent vision deeply rooted in the territory.
A journey built over time, harvest after harvest, which today finds a mature and contemporary synthesis in the work of Filippo Butussi, a sensitive interpreter of a new generation that has chosen not to overturn history, but to let it evolve. The history of the winery has its roots in the early 20th century, in a Friuli where viticulture was part of everyday culture, observation of nature, and transmission of family knowledge. In Corno di Rosazzo, one of the symbolic places of the Colli Orientali, the Butussi family began cultivating vines with a principle that still defines their identity today: respect the land and let the wine tell its story.
Over the decades, the company has undergone profound historical and oenological changes without ever losing its compass. Each generation has contributed to strengthening a heritage of experience, moderation, and consistency, building a recognizable style that is never ostentatious, always credible.
With Filippo, this historical legacy is reinterpreted with modern sensitivity and great awareness. His vision is concrete, based on real sustainability, rigorous production, and absolute respect for the territory. In the course of its growth, organic viticulture represents a choice of responsibility that has matured over time, not a response to the fads of the moment.
Genesis 2022 – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali 97/100 – Best White Wine in Italy at Vinoway Selection 2026
Madonna d’Aiuto 2021 – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali 96/100 – 5 Way Stars
Godje Riserva 2021 – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali 93/100 – 5 Way
Santuari Riserva 2021 – DOC Friuli Colli Orientali 90/100 – 4 Way
Valentino Butussi is a shining example of how tradition can evolve without losing its soul. A project that perfectly embodies what Italian wine should be today: identity, elegance, vision, and reliability.
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