IT: Friuli Flashcards
What are Friuli’s 4 DOCGs?
Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Ramandolo DOCG
Rosazzo DOCG
Lison DOCG (shared with the Veneto)
Friuli Colli Orientali is located in what province?
Udine
What DOC does Friuli share with both Trentino-Alto Adige and the Veneto?
delle Venezie DOC
What DOC/G does Friuli share with the Veneto?
Lison DOCG (Tai aka Fruilano based wines)
Lison-Pramaggiore DOC (many varieties)
Prosecco DOC
*delle Venezie (but also with Trentino-Alto Adige)
How does Friuli’s climate transition from north to south?
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
What is the origin of Carso DOC’s name?
Karst is German - describes a landscape formed by water carving through rock
Terrano is a leading grape in which of Friuli’s DOC/Gs?
Carso DOC
Sangue de Carso would be composed of what variety?
Terrano
Which of Friuli’s DOCs translates to “Eastern Hills of Friuli”?
Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Name 2 synonyms for Fruilano used in and around Friuli?
Jakot
Sauvignonasse
Name 3 non-international white varieties important to Colli Orientali del Friuli?
Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Picolit, Verduzzo
Name 3 non-international red varieties important to Colli Orientali del Friuli?
Refosco
Refosco del Peduncolo
Schioppettino
Tazzelenghe
What is Ponca?
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
What mountain range shadows Colli Orientali del Friuli?
Julian Alps
What 2 DOCGs are former subzones of Colli Orientali del Friuli?
Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit (2001)
Ramandolo (2011)
What are the 5 subzones of Colli Orientali del Friuli?
Cialla
Ribolla Gialla di Rosazzo
Pignolo di Rosazzo
Schioppettino di Prepotto
Refosco di Faedis
A wine from Colli Orientali with labelled with the Faedis subzone would contain what varieties?
Refosco
A wine from Colli Orientali with labelled with the Rosazzo subzone would contain what varieties?
Ribolla Gialla
OR
Pignolo
A wine from Colli Orientali with labelled with the Prepotto subzone would contain what varieties?
Schioppettino
A wine from Colli Orientali with labelled with the Cialla subzone would contain what varieties?
Could be: Ribolla Gialla, Verduzzo, Schioppettino, Refosco dal Peduncolo labelled varietally
OR if bianco…
a blend of RB/Verduzzo/Picolit
What producer has a monopoly on the Cialla Bianco designation? What is their blend?
Ronchi di Cialla
60% RG
30% Verduzzo
10% Picolit
[from the commune of Prepotto in the Cialla Valley. Terraced vineyards. 130 - 240M. The Rapuzzi family’s Ronchi di Cialla is best known for Schioppettino - they saved it from extinction]
What is the major city of Friuli?
Trieste
How long must Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit be aged for?
4 years minimum from Nov 1 of the year after harvest
What style of wine is Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit? How is it made?
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
What is the main grape of the Rosazzo DOCG?
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
What is the full name of the DOC that we typically refer to simply as “Collio”?
Collio Goriziano DOC
What appellations does Collio border?
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
What Slovenian regions does Collio border?
Brda to the north
Vipava Valley to the east
What DOC of Friuli is Italy’s most easterly piece of land?
Carso DOC
Radikon is based in what DOC?
Collio Goriziano
Josko Gravner is based in what DOC?
Collio Goriziano
Mario Schioppetto is based in what DOC?
Name 3 others here
Collio Goriziano
in the Capriva subzone
Venica & Venica
Marco Felluga
Josko Gravner
Edi Kante
Radikon
Where is Marco Felluga based?
Collio Goriziano
What mountain range plays a major moderating role on Friuli’s climate?
The Julian Alps
(they put the Giulia in Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Name 3 white varieties that can be varietally labelled in the Collio Goriziano DOC?
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)
Name 3 reds that can be varietally labelled in the Collio Goriziano DOC?
There’s only 4 (unless you count the “Cabernet” designation)
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Nero
If a wine from Collio is labelled simply as “Cabernet”, what grapes might it be a blend of?
Cabernet Sauvignon
and/or
Cabernet Franc
and/or
Carmenere
What is the minimum elevation allowed for planting in Collio Goriziano?
85M
The Ramandolo DOCG applies to wines from what 2 communes?
Nimis
Tarcento
What is the variety of the Ramandolo DOCG?
Verduzzo Friulano
(DOCG verbiage mandates “pleasantly sweet” wine)
Give a general “lay of the land” for the Ramandolo DOCG.
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.
What variety is Josko Gravner known for?
Ribollo Gialla
Rosazzo was formerly a subzone of what DOC before its promotion?
Colli Orientali
What varieties will you definitely find in a bottle of Rosazzo DOCG Bianco?
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.
Livio Felluga’s Terre Alta claims to have inspired what DOCG?
Rosazzo DOCG
* within Colli Orientali
(Friulano (Tai), Sauvignon Blanc, PB and/or Ch blend)
What is Tazzalenghe?
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
What is Pignolo’s “grand cru” growing area?
Rossazzo
What river separates Collio Goriziano from Friuli Colli Orientali?
Judrio River (former Italy/Austria border river)
Who is responsible for Picolit’s revival?
Perusini
What is Colli Orientali del Picolit DOCG’s sole subzone?
Cialla
*must be 100% Picolit whereas the rest of the DOCG is only 85%
Where are Edi Kante, Josko Gravner, Radikon
Collio Goriziano