Friuli-Venezie Guilia Flashcards
What cultural influences shape the winemaking tradition of Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
The region borrows heavily from Slavic, German, and Italian cultures
Which producer is credited with ushering in a new age of clean, modern white winemaking in Friuli in the 1960s?
Mario Schiopetto
What key techniques did Friuli adapt from Germany and Austria in the 1960s?
Controlled cold fermentations in stainless steel
What characterizes the “Friulian style” of white wines?
Crisp, aromatic, fruit-driven varietal white wines designed for quick consumption
How has the Friulian style of winemaking evolved over the years?
It has been refined with non-invasive practices like gravity flow and minimized use of sulfur, though some critics argue it has become too clean and clinical
What types of white wines are modern Friulian producers experimenting with?
Blended, barrel-fermented and aged, powerful, and lush wines rather than lean
What unique approach are some Friulian producers like Josko Gravner taking in winemaking?
Making “orange” white wines with lengthy skin contact in ancient Slavic fashion
What are the key international grape varieties bottled as varietal wines in Friuli?
Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc (simply called Sauvignon in Friuli)
Which native Friuli grapes produce sweet passito wines under DOCG zones?
Verduzzo Gialla (Ramandolo) and Picolit
What are the two DOCG zones for sweet passito wines in Friuli?
Ramandolo DOCG and Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG
What is the sole subzone of Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG, and what is it known for?
Cialla, a monopole of the Ronchi di Cialla estate, known for reviving the indigenous red grape Schioppettino
What types of wines have earned Friuli international interest?
The orange wines of Gravner and Radikon, the dry and powerful white wines of producers like Miani and Livio Felluga, and Sauvignon Blanc from Venica e Venica and Ronco del Gnemiz
Which native Friuli grape has achieved fame through Gravner’s amphorae treatments?
Ribolla Gialla
What is Malvasia Istriana known for in Friuli?
Its consistent quality as an aromatic white wine
What is Friulano, and what are its key characteristics?
Friulano, formerly known as Tocai Friulano or Tai, is Friuli’s trademark white variety, known for its fleshy, almond- and mineral-tinged profile
What is the core grape in the Rosazzo DOCG blend, and where else is it produced?
Friulano, also produced as a varietal wine in Lison DOCG, a region that crosses the Veneto border in western Friuli
Which iconic wine inspired the Rosazzo DOCG appellation?
Felluga’s “Terre Alte.”
Which red grape is significantly planted in Friuli and often receives acclaim despite the region’s focus on white wines?
Merlot
How are Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon used in Friuli winemaking?
They may be blended with or vinified separately from Merlot, producing wines with lighter, fragrant, herbal flavors
What are the most noteworthy indigenous red grapes in Friuli?
Refosco, Schioppettino, Terrano, and Pignolo
Which of Friuli’s indigenous red grapes is most planted but shows the least promise?
Refosco, typically producing light, fruity reds
What are the common types of Refosco found in Friuli?
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and Refosco di Faedis
Which rare indigenous red grapes in Friuli produce wines with more density, spice, and ageworthiness?
Schioppettino and Pignolo
What is Terrano, and how is it related to Friulian Refosco?
Terrano, originating in Carso/Kras, is related to and often confused with Friulian Refosco. It is also known as Refosco d’Istria or Refosk
