Friuli Venezia Giulia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is located in Nort East Italy. The capital is Trieste.

The region is best known for its white wines like Friulano, Pinot Grigio, and Prosecco.

A Perfect Wine Growing Climate

The climate in Friuli-Venezia Giulia is influenced by both the Alps and the Sea.

The Julian Alps in the north provide shelter from the cold winds, while both hot sommers and cold winters are tempered by the Adreatic Sea.

This even climate allows the grapes to develop balanced acidity and strong flavors.

Best Nown Regions

Carso DOC, Collio Goriziano DOC, Friuli Annia DOC, Friuli Aquileia DOC, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Friuli Grave DOC, Friuli Isonzo DOC, Friuli Latisana DOC, Lison-Pramaggiore DOC.

Collio Goriziano DOC

Collio Goriziano (or simply Collio DOC) is situated in the Province of Gorizia, in the Gorizia Hills by the Slovenian border.

Friulano DOC, Pinot Grigio DOC, and Sauvignon DOC are the primary white wines here, followed by Ribolla Gialla DOC, Malvasia Bianca DOC, Chardonnay DOC, and Pinot Bianco DOC.

The red DOCs are Merlot DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon DOC, Cabernet Franc DOC, Pinot Nero DOC.

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

Colli Orientali del Friuli is situated in the Julian Alps by the Slovanian border.

The quality of the wines here comes from a chalky sandstone ground, lots of sun, and a cold climat 400m altitude.

Friulano DOC, Ribolla Gialla DOC, and Sauvignon Black DOC are the primary white wines, and the best reds are Merlot DOC, Refosco DOC, and Pignolo DOC.

Friuli Izonso DOC

Savignon DOC and Chardonnay DOC, and the most prominent white wines, and the best red is Merlot DOC.

Friuli Grave DOC

Pinot Grigio is the most prominent white wine, and the best reds are made from the Bordeaux grapes Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.