Friuli Venezia Giulia

Question 1

Friuli Location

Answer 1

Situated between the Alps in the North and the Adriatic Sea to the south; borders Austria to the North, Slovenia to the East and the Veneto on the West

Question 2

Friuli Topography

Answer 2

Four Principal topographical belts or divisions:

1. The Alps: Carnic on the NW, Julian Alps NE; vine growing not possible; make up 40% of FVG
2. The Eastern Hills: a narrow band of hills on east side; best vineyards and appellations are situated here
3. Central Alluvial Plains: Large and fertile plain in most of the central part of the region
4. Lower Coastal Plain: faces lagoons of Marano and Grado; SE section of the coast, Carso, is a stretch of high and rocky cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Trieste

Question 3

Friuli Climate

Answer 3

Mild, temperate climate overall: Alps protect from cold Bora winds from the north, warmer Adriatic Sea breezes blow in from south.

Substantial rainfall - less on coast, more in Pre-Alps

Bora: cold, winter wind from east, hits the region with force (particularly the Gulf of Trieste), often exceeding speed of 90 mph

Question 4

Friuli DOCG / DOCs - how many, what are they

Answer 4

4 DOCGs / 12 DOCs
Central Plains:
Lison DOCG
Lison-Pramaggiore DOC
Friuli Grave DOC

Coastal Plains:
Friuli Latisana DOC
Friuli Annia DOC
Friuli Acquileia DOC

Eastern Friuli:
Collio Goriziano DOC
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (FCO)
Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Ramandola DOCG
Rosazzo DOCG
Friuli Isonzo DOC
Carso (or Carso-Kras) DOC

Regional Appellations
Friuli Venezie Giulia DOC
Prosecco DOC Delle Venezie DOC