Friuli Venezia Giulia IWS Flashcards
Which countries/region and sea border Friuli Venezia Giulia?
Veneto, Austria, Adriatic Sea and Slovenia
What soil types are found in Friuli Venezia Giulia?
Ponca (Flysch of Cormons), Limestone and Toari
Is Friuli Venezia Giulia autonomous?
Yes
Which region does Friuli Venezia Giulia share some of its vineyards/appellations with?
Slovenia
What does ‘Grave’ mean?
Gravel
What are ‘Ronchi’?
Well-exposed, often terraced vineyard sites
What does ‘Collio’ mean?
Hillsides
What are ‘Magredi’?
Flat, grassy expanses
What is the most widely planted grape in Friuli Venezia Giulia?
Pinot Grigio
What grape is associated with the Lison DOCG?
Friulano
What grape is associated with the Friuli Grave DOC?
Merlot
What grape is associated with the Collio DOC?
Pinot Grigio
What grape is associated with the Carso DOC?
Terrano
What is the northernmost appellation of Friuli Venezia Giulia?
Ramandolo DOCG
What is Schioppettino is known as?
Ribolla Nera
What is ‘Pastini’?
The typical terraced vineyards of Carso
Ponca’ is a local name for what soil type?
Flysch of Cormons
What is the ‘Bora’?
The cold, strong eastern wind that affects Friuli Venezia Giulia
What grape is associated with the Ramondolo DOCG?
Verduzzo Giallo
Where does Pignolo get its name?
Pigna (pine cone)
Which variety of Malvasia is most often found in Friuli?
Malvasia Istriana
What style(s) of wine does Picolit most often produce?
Sweet passito wines
What was varietal Friulano labeled as until 2007?
Tocai Friulano
What country borders Friuli on its eastern side?
Slovenia