Friuli

Question 1

• Where is Friuli in Italy?
• What other country borders it?

Answer 1

• Located in Northeastern Italy
• Slovenia borders Friuli

Question 2

What is the climate of Friuli?

Answer 2

Cool Continental

Question 3

What mountain range is nearest to Friuli?

Answer 3

The Alps

Question 4

Is Friuli best known for blends or for single grape variety wines?

Answer 4

Single grape variety wines, noted on the wine label.

Question 5

What are the 6 white grape varieties best known in Friuli?

Answer 5

1. Pinot Bianco
2. Chardonnay
3. Pinot Grigio
4. Sauvignon Blanc (called Sauvignon)
5. Friulano
6. Ribolla Gialla

Question 6

What are the 4 red grape varieties best known in Friuli?

Answer 6

1. Merlot
2. Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
3. Schioppettino
4. Terrano

Question 7

What are the 3 important DOCs of Friuli you need to know for the Certified Exam?

Answer 7

1. Friuli Isonzo DOC
2. Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
3. Friuli Grave DOC

Colli Orientali is more quality-minded while Grave is more prolific

Question 8

Name 4 important Friulian producers.

Answer 8

1. Jermann
2. Movia
3. Livio Felluga
4. Joško Gravner

Question 9

Many guests these days ask about ‘orange wines.’

What are they?

Answer 9

• White wines that have had skin contact (as short as 8 days or up to 8 months).
• Fermentation with ambient yeasts with no temperature control.
• Long maturation in large format oak.
• No fining or filtration.
• Low or no added SO2.
• Amber or gold in color.
• Pronounced flavors of dried fruits, dried herbs, hay and nuts, and medium tannins.

Gravner is considered a pioneer in the orange wine category.