Friuli-Venezia Giulia Flashcards
Who is Mario Schipetto?
Credited for introducing temperature-controlled stainless steel and establishing the Friulian style
What is the most-planted grape of Friuli?
Merlot
Describe Friuli Colli Orientali
Maybe the most relevant DOC in Friuli and producing varietal wine. Home of Livio Felluga and Jermann
Describe Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit
DOCG for sweet wines only based on 85% Picolit
The subzone of Cialla produces 100% Picolit and is the only area allowed to label Riserva after a minimum of 4 years aging.
Describe Collio DOC
AKA Collio Goriziano
On the border with Slovenia where it extends over the border and becomes Goriška Brda
Produces mostly varietal wines and home of Josko Gravner and Radikon
What is the most prolific DOC in Friuli?
Friuli Grave DOC
What is Rosazzo?
Formerly a sub zone of Friuli Colli Orientali and now its own DOCG for white wines based on Tai/Friulano
What is the largest city in Friuli?
Trieste
What are the DOCGs of Friuli?
Ramandolo DOCG
Rosazzo DOCG
What is Cialla?
The only subzone of Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG
Monopole of Ronchi di Cialla
Who makes Terre Alte in Friuli?
Livio Felluga’s iconic wine.
Rosazzo DOCG
Friulano, Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco
Name 4 indegenous red varieties of Friuli
Refosco (aka Mondeuse in Savoie)
Schioppettino
Terrano
Pignolo
