Friuli

Thanks to the physical and geographical characteristics of the region , which alternates between the high plains and the lands overlooking the Venetian lagoon, soft hills with imposing reliefs, and to the commitment of small and large producers who have managed to combine an ancient tradition with the most modern technologies, Friuli Venezia Giulia has been playing a leading role in Italian wine production for decades . Among the main denominations of the region we can mention Collio DOC , Friuli Colli Orientali , Friuli Grave DOC and Friuli Isonzo DOC, each with its own distinct peculiarities.

The Collio denomination is one of the most prestigious in Northern Italy and includes the hilly areas in the province of Gorizia. The white wines, among the most famous and appreciated in Italy and in the world, are produced with: Chardonnay , Istrian Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Picolit, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon , Friulano, and Ribolla Gialla ; while the reds with: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Pinot Nero . It is the region from which the wines of great wineries such as Jermann , Gravner, Schiopetto , Villa Russiz , Livon , Cormons come .

Also the denomination Friuli Colli Orientali DOC represents one of the most suitable Italian areas for the production of quality white wines. Friuli Colli Orientali DOC includes the territory of the municipalities of Attimis, Buttrio, the eastern part of Cividale, Corno di Rosazzo, Faedis, Manzano, Nimis, Povoletto, Premariacco, Prepotto, S. Giovanni al Natisone, S. Pietro al Natisone, Tarcento and Torreano in the province of Udine. It also includes the sub-areas of Cialla, Ribolla Gialla di Rosazzo, Pignolo di Rosazzo, Schioppettino di Prepotto and Refosco di Faedis. It is the land of Livio Felluga , Bastianich , The vineyards of Zamò , Zorzettig .

Friuli Grave DOC wines are produced in a large area of Friuli, in the province of Udine and Pordenone, basically characterized by alluvial soils, draining and rich in pebbles and stones, which have proven to be very suitable for the cultivation of vines and in particular for the red grape varieties . From this area come Vistorta, Fantinel , Pighin .

Friuli Isonzo is located in the eastern part of the region, south of Collio, in the alluvial plain along the Isonzo river, from which it takes its name. In addition to the exceptional climate, which alternates the warm sea breezes with the fresh winds that come from the mountains, the soils rich in chalk and clay of the left bank and the white gravel of the right bank combine to create optimal conditions for the production of quality wines. In particular, the wines obtained from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay brought the Isonzo to the fore , thanks also to the work of wineries such as Vie di Romans , one of the most interesting innovations in the VINO75 catalog.