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IT: Friuli Flashcards

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What are Friuli’s 4 DOCGs?

A

Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Ramandolo DOCG
Rosazzo DOCG
Lison DOCG (shared with the Veneto)

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Friuli Colli Orientali is located in what province?

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Udine

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What DOC does Friuli share with both Trentino-Alto Adige and the Veneto?

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delle Venezie DOC

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What DOC/G does Friuli share with the Veneto?

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Lison DOCG (Tai aka Fruilano based wines)

Lison-Pramaggiore DOC (many varieties)
Prosecco DOC
*delle Venezie (but also with Trentino-Alto Adige)

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How does Friuli’s climate transition from north to south?

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The climate in Northern Friuli is markedly more Alpine, in the shadow of the Julian Alps. As you move south and closer to the Adriatic, it becomes more definitively Mediterranean

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What is the origin of Carso DOC’s name?

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Karst is German - describes a landscape formed by water carving through rock

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Terrano is a leading grape in which of Friuli’s DOC/Gs?

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Carso DOC

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Sangue de Carso would be composed of what variety?

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Terrano

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Which of Friuli’s DOCs translates to “Eastern Hills of Friuli”?

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Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC

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10
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Name 2 synonyms for Fruilano used in and around Friuli?

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Jakot
Sauvignonasse

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Name 3 non-international white varieties important to Colli Orientali del Friuli?

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Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Picolit, Verduzzo

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Name 3 non-international red varieties important to Colli Orientali del Friuli?

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Refosco
Refosco del Peduncolo
Schioppettino
Tazzelenghe

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What is Ponca?

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Flysch di Cormons: a sedimentary rock type typical to Friuli. Ponca is the local dialect. Created by repeated sedimentary cycles that left alternating layers of marl and sandstone

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What mountain range shadows Colli Orientali del Friuli?

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Julian Alps

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What 2 DOCGs are former subzones of Colli Orientali del Friuli?

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Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit (2001)
Ramandolo (2011)

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16
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What are the 5 subzones of Colli Orientali del Friuli?

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Cialla
Ribolla Gialla di Rosazzo
Pignolo di Rosazzo
Schioppettino di Prepotto
Refosco di Faedis

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17
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A wine from Colli Orientali with labelled with the Faedis subzone would contain what varieties?

A

Refosco

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18
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A wine from Colli Orientali with labelled with the Rosazzo subzone would contain what varieties?

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Ribolla Gialla
OR
Pignolo

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A wine from Colli Orientali with labelled with the Prepotto subzone would contain what varieties?

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Schioppettino

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A wine from Colli Orientali with labelled with the Cialla subzone would contain what varieties?

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Could be: Ribolla Gialla, Verduzzo, Schioppettino, Refosco dal Peduncolo labelled varietally

OR if bianco…
a blend of RB/Verduzzo/Picolit

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21
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What producer has a monopoly on the Cialla Bianco designation? What is their blend?

A

Ronchi di Cialla
60% RG
30% Verduzzo
10% Picolit

22
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What is the major city of Friuli?

A

Trieste

23
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How long must Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit be aged for?

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4 years minimum from Nov 1 of the year after harvest

24
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What style of wine is Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit? How is it made?

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A sweet dessert style wine - no actual mandated style or process. The grapes are typically air dried on straw mats or in boxes - but can also be left on the vine for an extended amount of time or made into a botrytised wine. The basic designation mandates 85% (no Gewurz allowed) - Cialla/Riserva is 100% Picolit

25
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What is the main grape of the Rosazzo DOCG?

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Friulano (50 to 60% of blend)
*plus Sauv Blanc (20-30%), chard and/or Pinot bianco (20-30%) and Ribolla goals (max 5%)

**Livio Felluga’s Terre Alte

26
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What is the full name of the DOC that we typically refer to simply as “Collio”?

A

Collio Goriziano DOC

27
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What appellations does Collio border?

A

It is sandwiched between Slovenian Brda to the north and Friuli Isonzo to the south. It’s western side borders Colli Orientali’s southern end. Its eastern side borders Slovenia’s Vipava Valley

28
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What Slovenian regions does Collio border?

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Brda to the north
Vipava Valley to the east

29
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What DOC of Friuli is Italy’s most easterly piece of land?

A

Carso DOC

30
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Radikon is based in what DOC?

A

Collio Goriziano

31
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Josko Gravner is based in what DOC?

A

Collio Goriziano

32
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Mario Schioppetto is based in what DOC?
Name 3 others here

A

Collio Goriziano
in the Capriva subzone

Venica & Venica
Marco Felluga
Josko Gravner
Edi Kante
Radikon

33
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Where is Marco Felluga based?

A

Collio Goriziano

34
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What mountain range plays a major moderating role on Friuli’s climate?

A

The Julian Alps
(they put the Giulia in Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

35
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Name 3 white varieties that can be varietally labelled in the Collio Goriziano DOC?

A

Chardonnay
Friulano (aka: Tocai Friulano)
Malvasia
Müller-Thurgau
Picolit (amabile or dolce)
Pinot Bianco
Pinot Grigio
Ribolla (or Ribolla Gialla)
Riesling
Riesling Italico
Sauvignon
Traminer Aromatico (aka: Gewürztraminer)

36
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Name 3 reds that can be varietally labelled in the Collio Goriziano DOC?

A

There’s only 4 (unless you count the “Cabernet” designation)
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Nero

37
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If a wine from Collio is labelled simply as “Cabernet”, what grapes might it be a blend of?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
and/or
Cabernet Franc
and/or
Carmenere

38
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What is the minimum elevation allowed for planting in Collio Goriziano?

A

85M

39
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The Ramandolo DOCG applies to wines from what 2 communes?

A

Nimis
Tarcento

40
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What is the variety of the Ramandolo DOCG?

A

Verduzzo Friulano
(DOCG verbiage mandates “pleasantly sweet” wine)

41
Q

Give a general “lay of the land” for the Ramandolo DOCG.

A

Historically used to describe sweet wines from all around Colli Orientali, but since elevation to DOCG in 2001- it applies only to Verduzzo from Nimis and Tarcento.

Vineyards sit around 380M in an amphitheater around Nimis. South-facing slopes, limestone rich soils, sheer from the Monte Bernardia hills lend this a specific terroir that’s special to the craft of this wine.

42
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What variety is Josko Gravner known for?

A

Ribollo Gialla

43
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Rosazzo was formerly a subzone of what DOC before its promotion?

A

Colli Orientali

44
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What varieties will you definitely find in a bottle of Rosazzo DOCG Bianco?

A

Min. 50% Friulano and 20-30% Sauv Blanc
The blend mandates 20-30% Chard and/or Pinot, optional Ribolla, and others.

Friulano and Sauv Blanc are the only 2 explicitly told to show up.

45
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Livio Felluga’s Terre Alta claims to have inspired what DOCG?

A

Rosazzo DOCG
* within Colli Orientali

(Friulano (Tai), Sauvignon Blanc, PB and/or Ch blend)

46
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What is Tazzalenghe?

A

Red grape native to Friuli, found in Colli Orientali. May be bottled varietally, but is most often blended with Cab Sauv + Merlot. The name means “tongue stinger”, in reference to its strong acid and tannin. Texture is its distinguishing feature.
Late ripener - widely planted in the last century, largely forgotten now

47
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What is Pignolo’s “grand cru” growing area?

A

Rossazzo

48
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What river separates Collio Goriziano from Friuli Colli Orientali?

A

Judrio River (former Italy/Austria border river)

49
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Who is responsible for Picolit’s revival?

A

Perusini

50
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What is Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG’s sole subzone?

A

Cialla
*must be 100% Picolit whereas the rest of the DOCG is only 85%

51
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Where are Edi Kante, Josko Gravner, Radikon

A

Collio Goriziano

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