Friuli Venezia Giulia Flashcards
The vineyards of which appellation are interspersed with Magredi?
Friuli Grave DOC
Who is credited with beginning Friuli’s quality revolution for white wines?
Mario Schiopetto
What are the four provinces of FVG?
PORDENONE
UDINE
GORIZIA
TRIESTE
What are the two named sub-Alpine ranges of FVG?
CARNIC ALPS
JULIAN ALPS
What are the four topographical zones of FVG (per the IWS)?
- Alps/prealps- no grapes grown
- Eastern Hills- best vineyard sites
- Central Alluvial Plain-
- Lower Coastal Plain- Carso= high rocky cliffs
What are the four primary rivers of FVG?
LIVENZA
TAGLIAMENTO
ISONZO
NATISONE
What are the three principal soil types of Friuli?
- Sand, clay, gravel- alluvial plain
- Sandstone and calcareous marl (PONCA/FLYSCH OF CORMON)- EASTERN HILLS
- Limestone Plateau- CARSO- Thin layer of sand/clay on top
When did the Germanic varieties (Riesling, Welschriesling, Müller-Thurgau, Blaufränkisch) arrive in Friuli?
15th century
As of what vintage were Friulano-based wines disallowed from being labelled “Tocai Friulano”?
2007
What region of Friuli is considered the traditional home of Ribolla Gialla?
COLLIO (town of Oslavia)
Which producers saved Vitovska from extinction in the 1980s?
Carso producers Kante & Zidarich
What producer/family rescued Schioppettino from extinction in the 1970s?
Mayor of Prepotto and the Rapuzzi family
What is the most planted grape variety of Friuli?
2nd most?
3rd?
1- PG
- MERLOT
- FRIULANO
What is the local FVG name for Blaufränkisch?
FRANCONIA
What type of vine training systems are most common on the plains of FVG?
What are the primary vine training systems of the eastern hills of FVG?
Plains= SYLVOZ & CASARA
HILLS= GUYOT/CAPPUCCINA
What were some of the oenological innovations Mario Schiopetto is credited with introducing to Italy?
Temp controlled fermentation
Stainless steel refrigeration units
Pneumatic presses
Sterile bottling
Which two Friulian producers are known for pioneering the re-introduction of traditional/orange winemaking to the region?
Josko Gravner
Stanko Radison
What Jermann bottling is considered the first “super white” from Friuli?
Vintage Tunina
DOC wine represents what portion of production in FVG?
How large is Friuli in acreage?
40% DOC
57K Acres
What are the two Friulano appellations that decided against including “Friuli” in their name?
LISON DOCG
LISON-PRAMAGGIORE DOC
PROSECCO DOC
The Lison DOCG lies between which two rivers?
LIVENZA
TAGLIAMENTO
