Friuli-Venezia Giulia Flashcards
Germany and Austria ushered in a new age of clean, modern white winemaking in the 1960s—a move credited to which producer?
Mario Schiopetto
What led to the modern Friulan style of crisp, aromatic, fruit-driven varietal white wines designed for quick consumption?
The introduction of controlled cold fermentations in stainless steel, coupled with the region’s moderate temperatures
Who spearheaded the “orange” white wine approach of lengthy skin contact in ancient Slavic fashion?
Josko Gravner
The grapes Picolit and Verduzzo Gialla (Ramandolo) produce sweet passito wines under what 2 DOCG zones?
- Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG
2. Ramandolo DOCG
The Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG includes what one subzone?
Cialla, for which a higher minimum alcohol and a longer aging regimen (two years instead of one) are stipulated
Friulano was formerly known as what?
Tocai Friulano, and also known as Tai now
What is the most planted grape in the region?
Merlot
What may be blended with or vinified separately from Merlot?
Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the most noteworthy indigenous red grapes?
Refosco, Schiopettino, and Pignolo
What are the most noteworthy indigenous white grapes?
Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Picolit and Verduzzo Gialla (Ramandolo)
What is Refosco related to?
Savoie’s Mondeuse
What is the most planted of all the indigenous red grapes?
Refosco, typically shows the least promise, producing light, fruity reds.
What are the most relevant and quality-minded of Friuli’s ten DOC zones?
- Collio DOC (Collio Goriziano)
- Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
- Grave del Friuli DOC
The nine geographic DOCs of Friuli all produce what?
varietally labeled red and white wines
The tenth DOC appellation is what?
Veneto’s Prosecco DOC, which extends into Friuli.
