Friuli

Question 1

In terms of style, what is the modern day focus of winemakers from Friuli?

Which producer was a big reason why?

Answer 1

Clean crisp fruit driven white wines, often single varietal, designed for early consumption. Mario Schiopetto (1960’s), borrowing ideas from Germany and Austria, stainless steel, cold controlled fermentations.

Question 2

At over 111,000 hectares, which large DOC encompasses the NE corner of Italy?

Answer 2

Friuli Venezia Giulia DOC

Question 3

The most quality minded, Colli Orientali and Collio Goriziano DOC are located where within the region?

Answer 3

In the East, along the Slovenian border.

Question 4

What styles of wine are permitted for Friuli DOC?

Answer 4

Bianco, Rosso, Spumante, and Varietally labeled wines

Question 5

What is Pignolo? What are the wines like that are made from it?

Answer 5

A red grape native to Friuli. Rich and tannic, usually barrel aged. Black fruits and plum

Question 6

What producer saved the Schioppettino variety in the early 1970’s?

Answer 6

The Rapuzzi family of Ronchi di Cialla

Question 7

What is the main grape (and what is the min %) of Rosazzo DOCG?

Answer 7

Friulano (min 50%)

Question 8

What is the most widely planted red grape in Friuli? The 2nd?

Answer 8

Merlot. Cab Franc is 2nd

Question 9

Roughly what % of Friuli production is white?

Answer 9

Roughly 60-65%

As recently as 2017 it was reported at 77%

Reports vary.

Question 10

What IGT regions cover Friuli? (3)

Answer 10

delle Venezie, Alto Livenza, and Venezia Giulia

Question 11

Other than the Pinot Grigio ocean, what white grape leads production in Friuli?

Answer 11

Friulano (Tai)

Question 12

What body of water plays a role in the climate of Friuli?

Answer 12

Adriatic Sea

Question 13

Which 2 DOC’s roll right into Goriska Brda across the border in Slovenia?

Answer 13

Colli Goriziano and Colli Orientali

Question 14

Riesling goes by what name in Friuli? How about Welschriesling?

Answer 14

Riesling Renano
Riesling Italico

Question 15

Name the producer: Purchased by Serena Palazzolo in the 1960’s, biodynamic, with her husband Christian Patat, the winemaker. They specialize in single vineyard, single varietal expressions, especially Sauvignon Blanc. Located in Colli Orientali DOC.

Answer 15

Ronco del Gnemiz

Question 16

What 2 DOCG of Friuli specialize in sweet passito wines? Name the grape involved for each.

Answer 16

Ramandolo DOCG: Verduzzo

Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG: Picolit

Question 17

Which DOCG partially in Friuli is shared with Veneto, and on what grape does it focus?

Answer 17

Lison DOCG: Friulano (Tai) 85%

Question 18

Describe the climate of Friuli. (3)

Answer 18

Close to the Adriatic, like Isonzo and Carso DOC, you get wetter maritime. As you work inland its more Mediterranean. The Julian Alps are the Northern border with Austria, where you find cooler continental. In general fairly temperate.

Question 19

What is the name of the predominant soil type of Friuli, what is it, and how can it influence the finished product? Where is it more prevalent?

Answer 19

Ponca
A rocky combo of calcareous marl and sandstone, high in calcium carbonate and alkalinity, which beefs up minerality and aromatics in the wines. You’ll find it in higher concentrations in the East, particularly Colli Goriziano.

Question 20

Known as Rebula in Slovenia, what is this grape called in Friuli?

Answer 20

Ribolla Gialla

Question 21

Roughly translated, name the grape.

A) Gunshot
B) Tongue Stinger

Answer 21

A) Schioppettino
B) Tazzelenghe

Question 22

From what grape does Josko Gravner make his famous amphorae fermented orange wine?

Answer 22

Ribolla Gialla