Friuli Venezia Giulia

Friulan wine has been able to find a wide audience of consumers in Italy and in the world, remaining faithful to its tradition and to its native vineyards. Friuli Venezia Giulia is a region with great viticultural results thanks to the peculiar physical and geographical features, with the alternation of lands overlooking the Venetian lagoon, soft hills and imposing reliefs, and the constant commitment of small and large producers who have been able to combine an ancient tradition to the most modern technologies. Among the main appellations of the region we remember Collio DOC, Friuli Colli Orientali, Friuli Grave DOC and Friuli Isonzo DOC, each with its distinct peculiarities.
Friulian Red Wine
There are examples of excellent Friulian red wine, although the region is much more famous for white wine. Probably the most famous appellation for the reds is Friuli Grave DOC, which includes wines produced in a large territory of Friuli, in the province of Udine and Pordenone, mainly characterized by soils of alluvial origin, draining and rich in pebbles and stones, which proved to be very suitable for the cultivation of the vine, in particular for the red grape varieties. Producers such as Vistorta, Fantinel , Pighin come from this area.
There is no shortage of reds even in the DOC Collio, from cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir grapes. Among the native red grape varieties, the most famous is undoubtedly Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso.
Friulian white wine
The Friulian white wine is known all over the world and one of the most interesting appellations is undoubtedly the Collio Doc, which includes the hilly territories in the province of Gorizia. Collio Doc white wines, among the most famous and appreciated in Italy and in the world, are produced with: chardonnay, malvasia istriana, pinot blanc, picolit, pinot gris, sauvignon, Friulano, and Ribolla Gialla. From this region come the wines of great wineries such as Jermann, Gravner, Schiopetto, Villa Russiz, Livon, Cormons.
Even the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC appellation identifies 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. This is the land of Livio Felluga, Bastianich, Le Vigne di Zamò and Zorzettig.
Friuli Isonzo, on the other hand, is located in the eastern area 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 warm sea breezes and fresh winds from the mountains, the soils rich in chalk and clay on the left bank and the white gravel on the right bank contribute to creating optimal conditions for the production of quality wines. In particular, the wines obtained from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have brought the Isonzo to the fore, thanks also to the work of wineries such as Vie di Romans.
What are the best combinations for Friulian wine?
Friulian wine, in its various types, is perfect for any combination. The soft and delicate whites of the Isonzo are ideal to combine with simple vegetable dishes, risottos and fish and cheese appetizers, the structured whites of the Collio are more suitable for more complex dishes or with sauces, grilled fish or soups and reds, with character and great typicality, are ideal with the tastiest meat dishes of the Italian tradition.
What are the main characteristics of white Friulian wine?
The Friulian white wine stands out for its elegance and structure, especially as regards wines from international grapes such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon. Among the whites born from native grapes we cannot fail to mention the Ribolla, defined as the “white for those who love reds thanks to its structure”, and the Tocai, an excellent white perfect for fish.
What is the most famous Friulian red wine?
The most famous and representative red wine is certainly the one obtained from Refosco dal Peduncolo rosso, a grape that owes its name to the fact that the bunches have red stems.
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The Venezia Giulia Bianco Vintage Tunina di Jermann was born in vineyards located in Villanova di Farra, in the heart of Friuli. Jermann wines perfectly represent the Collio area, renowned for its whites with a unique character and for their robust and extraordinary reds.
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View product pageVenezia Giulia IGT Nekaj 2020 Damijan Podversic
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View product pageFriuli Isonzo Rive Alte DOC Dut' Un 2022 Vie di Romans
Dut'Un is a white wine produced in the Friuli Isonzo Rive Alte area, precisely in the Vie di Romans and Vieris vineyards in Mariano del Friuli. The vineyard extends over 1.30 hectares with an average age of 31 years, with silt-clayey soil, well drained, and rich in iron and aluminum oxides.
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View product pageCollio DOC Mario 2022 Schiopetto
Mario Schiopetto from the Schiopetto winery is made from Friulano and Riesling grapes from Collio.
The vineyards grow on windy hills and mainly marly soils of Eocene origin. After the manual harvest of the grapes, the soft pressing precedes the start of fermentation which takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine ages 9 months in steel and 6 months in the bottle.
Straw yellow in color with greenish reflections, it has a broad and articulated olfactory profile with ...
View product pageVenezia Giulia IGT Bianco Capo Martino 2021 Jermann
The Venezia Giulia Bianco Capo Martino di Jermann was born in vineyards located on the hill of the same name, in Villanova di Farra, in the heart of Friuli.
It is produced with Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana and Picolit grapes. The wine ferments and ages in oak barrels for 12-16 months, before being bottled. Jermann wines perfectly represent the Collio area, renowned for its whites with a unique character and for their robust and extraordinary reds.
Capo Martino is characterized...
View product pageFriuli DOC Bianco Amrità 2020 Schiopetto
The white wine Amrità di Schiopetto represents the flagship wine of the Friulian company.
It is mainly produced with Chardonnay grapes and with a small percentage of Friulano, which are harvested manually at the beginning of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 16 ° C for 12-14 days, and then refines in steel and in large barrels for 9 months and finally remains in the bottle for at least 6 months.
Amrità wine is a straw yellow colored wine with greenish reflections. The...
View product pageFriuli Colli Orientali DOC Schioppettino di Cialla 2018 Ronchi di Cialla
The Schioppettino by Ronchi di Cialla was born in Prepotto di Udine in the cellar of Pierpaolo and Ivan Rapuzzi, who founded it in 1970.
It consists of 100% Schioppettino grapes, which are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks, and then aged for 14-18 months in barriques and 30-36 months in the bottle.
Ruby red in colour, the nose has aromas of small red fruits, spicy and undergrowth notes. The sip is fresh and balanced, with an elegant finish.
Ideal with cured meats and aged cheeses.
View product pageRosazzo DOCG Abbazia di Rosazzo 2021 Livio Felluga
The Abbazia di Rosazzo wine represents one of the crus of the famous Friuli company Livio Felluga.
It is produced with Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, Malvasia and Ribolla Gialla grapes, harvested in three stages in the first half of September and softly pressed. The must is left to ferment in stainless steel containers, with the inoculation of selected yeasts in Friuli. After a few days, the wine is decanted into oak barrels where it completes the malolactic fermentation and carries out the m...
View product pageVenezia Giulia IGT Pinot Nero Lonsblau 2020 Jermann
Jermann's Pinot Noir Lonsblau was born in a vineyard located on the left bank of the Judrio valley. In the center of the label is depicted the apse of the small church, located near the vineyard, frescoed with several blue flowers by Giacomo Meneghini known as "Jacum Pitòr". The name Lonsblau derives from "Lons", the name of the vineyard, and from "Blau", which recalls both the color of blue violets and the German name of Pinot Noir, "Blauburgunder".
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View product pageVenezia Giulia IGT Chardonnay W...Dreams 2022 Jermann
The Venezia Giulia Chardonnay W ... Dreams by Jermann was born in vineyards located in Villanova di Farra, in the heart of Friuli. Jermann wines perfectly represent the Collio area, renowned for its whites with a unique character and for their robust and extraordinary reds.
It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes. The wine ages at controlled temperature in barrique for 11 months, before being bottled. Lo Chardonnay W ... Dreams takes its name from the song "Where the streets have no nam...
View product pageCollio Friulano DOC 2022 Schiopetto
The Friulano Collio DOC of the Schiopetto company is made with 100% Friulano grapes.
Wine made from grapes grown in ventilated hilly areas and on predominantly marly soils of Eocene origin. The harvest of these grapes is manual, followed by soft pressing and a short decanting period. Fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature. The production process ends with a further refinement on the lees of 8 months and 5 months of rest in the bottle.
Straw yellow in color with golden reflec...
View product pageVenezia Giulia IGT Kaplja 2020 Damijan Podversic
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View product pageVenezia Giulia IGT Pinot Nero Lonsblau 2016 Jermann
Jermann's Pinot Noir Lonsblau was born in a vineyard located on the left bank of the Judrio valley. In the center of the label is depicted the apse of the small church, located near the vineyard, frescoed with several blue flowers by Giacomo Meneghini known as "Jacum Pitòr". The name Lonsblau derives from "Lons", the name of the vineyard, and from "Blau", which recalls both the color of blue violets and the German name of Pinot Noir, "Blauburgunder".
It is produced exclusively with Pinot Noir gra...
View product pageCollio DOC Merlot Graf de la Tour 2018 Villa Russiz
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It is produced entirely with Merlot grapes, harvested exclusively by hand once they have reached perfect ripeness. Fermentation takes place, with maceration in contact with the skins for 15 days in steel at a controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine is aged for 12-15 months in oak barrels and for a further 5 months in glass, before being market...
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AnticaCuvée is a Riserva grappa that blends fresh grape marc grappas such as Cabernet, Merlot and Refosco, distilled for a long time in exclusive copper stills and aged from 5 to 20 years in Limousin, Nevers and Grésigne barriques and in small ex -Sherry, placed under seal and surveillance by the Customs and Monopoly Agency. The bottle in which it is contained is made of transparent glass silk-screened in 24-karat gold and glitter.
In the glass it is of a luminous amber hue. On the nose it gives ...
View product pageVenezia Giulia IGT Rosso Calabrone 2019 Bastianich Winery
The Venezia Giulia Rosso Calabrone by Bastianich Winery is born in vineyards located in the eastern hills of the Friuli DOC area.
It is mainly produced with Refosco grapes and with Schioppettino, Pignolo and Merlot grapes. 50% of the Refosco bunches and the whole Schioppettino are hung in a ventilated attic for 4 - 8 weeks for drying, favoring the concentration of the notes of each berry. The bunches are then de-stemmed by hand and gently crushed. The wine is then placed in open tonneaux for mace...
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It is presented in amber color with golden veins. The olfactory profile conquers with its aromas of green apple and almond that fade on light notes of vanilla and chocolate. On the palate it is pleasantly soft and floral...
View product pageGin Artigianale Ginepro Risorgimento 5
Ginepro gin is produced by Liquoreria Risorgimento 5, a Friulian company from Pordenone.
It is a compound gin, cold-assembled to ensure greater quality and persistence of the freshest and most citrusy notes.
It is a clear and crystalline gin, composed of hydrated alcohol, juniper distillate, herbs and aromatic plants such as coriander, angelica, bitter orange, lemon, bergamot and mandarin. It is characterized by notes of freshness and sapidity, with a delicately citrus and spicy finish. On the pal...
View product pageCollio Friulano DOC 2021 Schiopetto
The Friulano Collio DOC of the Schiopetto company is made with 100% Friulano grapes.
Wine made from grapes grown in ventilated hilly areas and on predominantly marly soils of Eocene origin. The harvest of these grapes is manual, followed by soft pressing and a short decanting period. Fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature. The production process ends with a further refinement on the lees of 8 months and 5 months of rest in the bottle.
Straw yellow in color with golden reflec...
View product pageGrappa Antica Cuvée Riserva 5 Anni Cask Strength Nonino
Cask Strength version of the Riserva Antica Cuvée di Nonino grappa bottled directly from the barrel, consists of a blend of grappas obtained from fresh Cabernet, Merlot and Schioppettino pomace that ages from 5 to 20 years in Limousin, Nevers, Grésigne barriques and in small barrels ex-Sherry under seal and strict control by the Customs and Monopolies Agency.
In the glass it has an elegant bright amber color. The bouquet opens on refined aromas reminiscent of pastry, cherry and chocolate. The ent...
View product pageCollio DOC Sauvignon Ronco delle Mele 2023 Venica & Venica
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It is obtained entirely from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, harvested by hand and left to macerate at a controlled low temperature in containers that offer the grapes a special protection from oxygen. Fermentation takes place mainly in steel tanks at controlled temperature, and for a part in large wooden barrels with 5 months aging on its lees.
In t...
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