Region: Friuli-Venezia
Giulia
About the Region:
With the international
influences from Austria and Slovenia, this region’s wine
producers are not held to any strict conventions. Nowhere in Italy
have white wines received such attention and care as in Friuli,
which produces wines true to their grape lineage. Generally, the
wines are bottled as varietals.
DOC(G)/IGT:
DOCG:
Ramandolo
DOC: Carso,
Colli Orientali del Friuli,
Collio Goriziano or Collio,
Friuli Annia,
Friuli Aquileia,
Friuli Grave,
Friuli Isonzo,
Friuli Latisana,
Lison-Pramaggiore
IGT: Alto Livenza,
Delle Venezie,
Venezia Giulia
Grapes:
White
Grapes: Tocai, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco,
Ribolla Gialla, Picolit, Verduzzo, Malvasia, Moscato Giallo, Muller
Thurgau, Riesling Renano
Red Grapes:
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Refosco, Schioppettino,
Tazzelenghe, Pinot Nero
Wines:
Tocai
Friulano - variations from medium and fresh to full and unctuous
are obtainable. Tocai is generally firm but balanced in acidity
with ripe tropical fruit and mineral tones. A classic match is
with the local prosciutto and cured meats.
