Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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Previously called Tocai Friulano (having no relationship with Hungarian or Alsation Tokay). There is some relationship with Sauvignonasse especially of the Chilean variety (ironically called Sauvignon for many years). Pleasant aromas of wild flowers and nettles. A nutty palate with firm acidity makes it a wine of quality. Grown also in the Veneto where it is known as Tai . It can also be found (more rare) south of the Veneto too.

Friuli Grave, Collio

*Malvasia is a catch all name fro a group of varieties whose scions perhaps originiated in the same Greek locality (the Peloponnesian port of Monemvasia). In truth, the Venetians in the middle ages transported various wines, sweet, dry, aromatic and non under the general name Malvasia – perhaps the reason for the disparity Istriana is one of the plethora of Malvasias, considered to be of a superior quality sub-variety, if the least productive.

Malvasia Collio

Less widespread but interesting for its potential sugar content. Typical wildberry flavours as with other indigenous red varieties of this area and soft tannins

Pignolo

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An Ancient Friuli grape with references as far back as the 14th Century (Francesco di Manzano). There are numerous sub-varieties – the current preferred being Refosco dal penducolo Rosso. Wild berry perfume and pointed acidity it is usually drunk young, being fresh and vibrant. Other sub-varieties include: Refosco Nostrano, Refosco d'Istria,, Refosco delTerrano.

Refosco

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A recent revival aka Ribolla Nera. Wild berry fruit character, raspberries and blueberries, low in alcohol and peeky acidity

Schioppettino

Aka Tacelenghe, so called because the acidity and tannin that it seemingly would cut (tagliare) the tongue (lingua). This is the traditional version. Modern versions are unlike to make a huge impact on international markets.

Tazzelenghe

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Bianco – blends of the above grapes Rosso – blends of the above grapres Varietals - Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Merlot, Pignolo, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Refosco Nostrano, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon, Schioppettino, Tazzelenghe, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano Cialla – is a Sub Denomination making similar blends and varietal wines Rosazzo - is a Sub Denomination making similar blends and varietal wines

Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Merlot, Pignolo, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Refosco Nostrano, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon, Schioppettino, Tazzelenghe, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

One of Italy's most historic sweet wines from the east of Friuli. Very small yield because of difficulty in the growing season concentrate flavours and make the wine quite rare. If 100% it is called Cialla and aged 24 months otherwise at least 85% Picolit grape and aged 12 months.

Picolit

This narrow strip of land on the Slovenian border has been the birthplace of modern fine winemaking in Italy for the past 20 years … superwhites. Using indigenous grapes and internationals the producers have stunned and sometimes confounded the world with their elevage techniques, their blends and at times their prices. Bianco – blends of the above grapes Rosso – blends of the above grapres Varietals - Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Muller Thurgau, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon, Schioppettino, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico.

Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Muller Thurgau, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon, Schioppettino, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico.

An ancient Roman centre of some importantce, this DOC stretches to the south of Udine until the Adriatic, to the west of Trieste. Bianco – blends of the above grapes Rosso – blends of the above grapres Varietals - Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Riesling, Sauvignon, Schioppettino, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Riesling, Sauvignon, Schioppettino, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

As the name suggests, on similar terms with Bordeaux, this an area whose soils are extremely pebbley (gravel) awash with glacial debris and other Alpine material transported by the many rivers and streams including the River Isonzo. This is the plain between the Alps ands the sea where Friuli’s more commercial wines are produced (although much inferior volimes since the devasting earthquake of the 1970s). A vast DOC from the border of the Veneto stretching over to the East of Udine. Bianco – blends of the above grapes Rosso – blends of the above grapres Varietals - Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Riesling, Sauvignon, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Riesling, Sauvignon, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

Named after the Isonzo River to the east of Udine and to the west of Gorizia, stretching down to the Adriatic. Bianco – blends of the above grapes Rosso – blends of the above grapres Varietals - Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Riesling, Sauvignon, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Riesling, Sauvignon, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

A recently created DOC area which is mostly in the Veneto but shares a lot in common with the grapes and wines of Friuli Bianco – blends of the above grapes Rosso – blends of the above grapres Varietals - Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Riesling, Sauvignon, Tai, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Riesling, Sauvignon, Tai, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Sauvignon, Terrano, Traminer, Vitovska

Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Sauvignon, Friulano, Verduzzo Friulano

Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Franconia, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco, Riesling, Sauvignon, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano

Verduzzo Friulano