Friuli Flashcards
What countries border Friuli?
Austria to the North
Slovenia to the East
When did Trieste become a part of Italy?
- It took nearly a decade to figure out the border between Italy and Yugoslavia after WWII and the fall of fascism
What river runs through the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC?
Judrio river
Which wine maker brought back German winemaking techniques to Friuli?
Mario Schiopetto
Which winemakers in Friuli looked to the Caucasus for their winemaking techniques?
Gravner and Radikon
What is the climate of Friuli?
It receives cool mountain air from the Apls in the North as well as warm breezes from the Adriatic. It has the highest precipitation in Italy
What soil type is unique to Friuli?
Ponca - friable sedimentary rock with alternating layers of marl and sandstone
What are the most planted varietals in Friuli?
Pinot Grigio
Glera
Merlot
Friulano
What style of wine is made in Colli Orientali di Friuli Picolit?
Sweet wine made from dried grapes- a minimum 85% Picolit
Which subzone of Colli Orientali di Friuli Picolit must be 100% Picolit? Who is it a monopole of?
The Cialla subzone
A monopole of Ronche di Cialla
Which DOC does Trieste specifically fall within?
Carso DOC
What red grape must Carso Rosso be made with?
Min 70% Terrano
Where is Ramandolo DOCG?
The the north wester corner of Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOC
What style of wine is made in Ramandolo DOCG?
Sweet red wines made from 100% Verduzzo Friulano that is left to hang on the vine until it is desiccated (December)
What style of wine is made in the Rozasso DOCG?
Dry white wines made from Friulano blended with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
