Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia produces some of Italy's most precise, racy whites — the crisp Pinot Grigio and Friulano of Collio and the shared border culture with Slovenia's Brda.
🍷 Crisp white🍷 Aromatic white
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Continental with Alpine and Adriatic influence |
| Geography | Northeastern corner of Italy, bordered by Slovenia |
| Key appellations | Collio · Friuli Isonzo · Friuli Grave |
| Main grapes | Pinot Grigio, Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Ribolla Gialla |
| Famous for | Pinot Grigio, Friulano, Collio whites |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris in French) produces two very different styles. Italian Pinot Grigio is light-bodied, …
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass…
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