Le Radici del Vino

Where the world's vines are born

Rauscedo, a small hamlet in the municipality of San Giorgio della Richinvelda, in the province of Pordenone, is a unique place in the world: it is home to Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo (VCR), the largest entity in the world for the production of vine cuttings. Every year, millions of young plants destined for vineyards on all continents depart from this town in Friuli. It is precisely in this context that Le Radici del Vino, the agricultural fair dedicated to excellent viticulture, was born.

A fair between science and tradition

The event, organized by the Le Radici del Vino association in collaboration with the Municipality of San Giorgio della Richinvelda, is much more than a local festival (sagra): it is a true viticulture fair, with a focus on sustainability and cultivation innovation. Therefore, there is space for conferences, technical meetings, and guided tours of the VCR Research Centre, where you can discover how the vines of the future are born and selected.

The taste of Friuli

Alongside the scientific soul, there is the convivial and gastronomic side. The Laboratori del Gusto (Taste Workshops) offer themed wine tours, the Arena del Gusto serves traditional Friulian dishes, and the Piazza dei Sapori (Square of Flavours) brings together typical regional products. There is also the Ribolla Gialla Festival with a competition dedicated to this symbolic grape variety of Friuli.

Among the vineyards, celebrating

The event is designed for everyone: there is a craft fair on Sunday, a children's area with activities and shows, concerts, and a tourist train to the VCR Research Centre. To close the celebration, the walk among the vineyards on Sunday, a walk that crosses the rows of vines in Rauscedo in the heart of the Pordenone plain, among the vines that have made this corner of Friuli famous worldwide.