The story
In 1962, young Tarcisio Bernardi, feeling restricted by his role as a member of the cooperative winery, decided to vinify his own grapes and sell the resulting wine, drawing on the experience of at least three generations of winemakers. Thus, the rugged hills of Pedeguarda witnessed the birth of what would later become our company.
In 1972, the search for more suitable land led the Bernardi family to move to the hills of Ogliano di Conegliano, while in 2007, his son Guido decided to unequivocally link the company's name to the territory: Bernardi Ogliano was born.
The company now covers approximately 16 hectares, 13 of which are dedicated to vineyards, grouped together in a single block around the winery, a charming network of rows on a sunny, green hill.
Time passes, old generations are joined by new ones, traditional production methods are integrated and enriched with new knowledge and technologies, making our wines more in tune with market demands, without sacrificing, however, our attachment to the land, our love and respect for nature, and the authenticity of our products.
Bernardi Ogliano lives up to its name by offering, in addition to the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, wines tied to the local area, such as Verdiso, Marzemino, and, most recently, Perera.
The other IGT wines also reflect local culture: Vojan, the ancient name for Ogliano, is a wine made with Glera grapes, Biso (grigio) is made with Pinot grapes, while Moro Bando, a combination of "nero" in Venetian dialect and the nickname of our family, is the name we gave to our Cabernet.
Respect for nature has led us to equip ourselves with solar and photovoltaic panels to make the company increasingly eco-sustainable; we are also SQNPI certified for the sustainable quality of our products.
We strive to convey all of this to our customers, both old and new, who appreciate our wines and the family atmosphere that reigns within the company.
Territory
Ogliano is a small village of about 1,000 inhabitants, a hamlet of Conegliano; it is also the easternmost bastion of the morainic amphitheater of Vittorio Veneto. The beauty of the place was well known even in past centuries, as the area boasts six Venetian villas and, for a brief period, even the summer residence of the Bishop of Ceneda (now Vittorio Veneto).
The parish church dates back to the late 1700s and houses works by De Min, Novelli, and Arnosti, as well as a valuable 18th-century organ of the Venetian school.
In the surrounding countryside, there are several charming oratories, as well as a small artificial lake, a destination for day trips for generations of Conegliano residents.
The picturesque views of the vineyard-covered hills are worth a visit.
Ogliano is four kilometers from Conegliano and eight kilometers from Vittorio Veneto, both art cities offering numerous cultural, artistic, and gastronomic attractions.
Conegliano is also a city of wine and home to a prestigious wine school, the oldest in Italy, as well as a university.
In the surrounding area, to the northeast, worth seeing are the parish church of Castello Roganzuolo, the church of San Fior, which houses a valuable altarpiece by the Conegliano painter G. Battista Cima, the Cansiglio Forest, and the Caglieron Caves in Fregona, home of the Torchiato Passito.
To the southwest, we find the Castle of San Salvatore in Susegana, the thousand-year-old parish church of San Pietro di Feletto, the Croda mill in Refrontolo, the birthplace of Marzemino, the Abbey of Follina, and Castelbrando in Cison di Valmarino.
An absolute must-see is the Prosecco route from Conegliano to Valdobbiadene, along the vineyard-clad hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
For hiking enthusiasts, a pedestrian path was recently opened from Vidor to Vittorio Veneto, connecting scenic spots, monuments, and agritourisms where you can enjoy local specialties.