Friuli Colli Orientali
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC appellation 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.
For the production of the famous whites of Collio, the most used grapes, in purity or in blend, are: malvasia, pinot bianco, pinot grigio, ribolla giallo, friulano, verduzzo, picolit, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. The reds are mainly produced with refosco, schioppettino, pignolo, tazzelenghe, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and merlot.