A project that brings biological complexity into the vineyard landscape: trees, flowering plants and pollinating insects become part of an agricultural ecosystem to be preserved and observed
October 7, 2026 (Mansuè in Treviso, Italy) — In a vineyard, what matters does not necessarily grow between the rows of vines. There is a part of the agricultural landscape that is neither harvested, transformed, nor commercialized, yet it makes a tangible contribution to the balance of the ecosystem. These are the green corridors, trees, shrubs, flowering plants, and habitats that break the continuity of cultivation and provide space for a wide variety of organisms. It is from this perspective that the Pollinators’ Forest of Tenute Tomasella was created, a project dedicated to biodiversity and to fostering favorable conditions for pollinating insects within the agricultural landscape. The aim is not simply to add a green area to the estate, but to increase the biological complexity of a productive environment by creating a network of plant elements capable of providing nourishment, shelter, and ecological continuity.
This issue is particularly relevant in agriculture. An ecosystem characterized by a greater diversity of species and habitats can support a more intricate network of relationships: pollinating insects contribute to the reproduction of numerous plant species, while the presence of different organisms helps create a more complex biological chain. Wild bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and other insects are therefore not merely a “positive” presence in the landscape, but part of a system involving plants, soil, spontaneous vegetation, and cultivated crops. Biodiversity thus becomes a functional component of the agricultural environment, rather than an abstract concept generically associated with sustainability.
Within the Pollinators’ Forest, trees, shrubs, and nectar-rich species help create a vegetation mosaic that differs from that of a specialized vineyard. Blossoms become seasonal food sources, while the presence of diverse plant structures creates microhabitats and refuge areas. This initiative therefore acts on the landscape as a whole rather than focusing exclusively on the crop itself. This approach also leads to a different understanding of the vineyard. Agricultural land is no longer viewed as a uniform succession of vine rows, but as a system in which the vine coexists with other forms of life and where even what does not directly produce grapes can hold agricultural value.
The project is part of a vision of sustainability that begins with observation. Before taking action, it means recognizing the existing relationships between cultivation and the environment and understanding how they can be strengthened. In this sense, biodiversity is not an accessory element, but a component of agricultural heritage that must be safeguarded through concrete choices.
For Tenute Tomasella, the Pollinators’ Forest represents a way to broaden the very concept of wine production. Alongside the quality of grapes and wine comes the responsibility to preserve the environment in which the vines grow: a living landscape capable of hosting a diversity of species and maintaining its complexity over time.
It is within this vision that Tenute Tomasella’s Friulano Friuli DOC also finds its place. Produced exclusively from Friulano grapes, it expresses a winemaking tradition deeply rooted in the identity of the territory. Its presence within the winery’s portfolio is part of a broader commitment to enhancing local heritage, combining the preservation of landscape and biodiversity with the continuity of wine culture. With its delicate floral and fruity notes and its characteristic almond finish, Friulano brings this connection to the land vividly into the glass.
ABOUT TENUTE TOMASELLA
Tenute Tomasella is a family-owned winery located between Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto, in a borderland distinguished by diverse soils, microclimates, and winemaking cultures. The estate enhances the value of the area’s grape varieties through an approach that combines meticulous vineyard management, oenological research and a deep awareness of environmental balance, producing wines that interpret the many different expressions of its viticultural landscape.
