An experiential garden where wine meets landscape, architecture and conviviality. This is Wine Garden, the new project inaugurated on October 20 in Prata di Pordenone by the Maccan family, owners of the Le Monde and La Ponca wineries, the latter situated on the hills of Scriò. A space that transcends the traditional wine shop concept to transform a winery visit into an immersive experience, featuring tastings, Friuli flavours and events celebrating local culture.
Designed by architect Alessandro Isola, founder of the eponymous London studio, Wine Garden was born from the desire to create a gathering place where wine becomes an opportunity for sharing. “For us, Wine Garden is first and foremost a place where you feel at home. Here we want to share our wines, our territory and the pleasure of being together,” say Alex Maccan and Marta Paladin Furlan.
The architectural project unfolds around two overlapping rectangular water mirrors, capable of reflecting the sky and amplifying light, creating an atmosphere of tranquility. Surrounding them, islands of grasses and shrubs design a changing landscape, destined to transform with the passing seasons. A long table crosses the garden, becoming the heart of tastings and a connecting passage between spaces. A metal mesh boundary frames the environment without isolating it, while a covered lounge area invites you to enjoy an aperitif or a convivial break. Inside, suspended greenery and geometric references to vineyard rows continue the dialogue between nature and architecture.
“This project stems from the idea of transforming the external space of the winery into a place of connection, where wine is not just a product, but a shared experience,” explains Alessandro Isola.
With Wine Garden, Le Monde and La Ponca strengthen their commitment to hospitality, proposing a new way to experience Friuli through its wines and gastronomic excellence. An open space for discovery, where the landscape becomes an integral part of the tasting experience and time spent in the winery takes on a more authentic and convivial dimension.
