Friuli–Venezia Giulia

1. Overview

Friuli–Venezia Giulia is a wine region in northeast Italy known for excellent white wines.
It sits between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, which helps keep the wines fresh and bright.

2. What the Wines Taste Like

• Whites: crisp, fruity, sometimes a little salty or mineral.
• Reds: from soft and peppery to darker and richer.
• Orange wines: white wines made with skin contact, giving more colour and flavour.

3. Main Grapes

• Pinot Grigio – light and citrusy.
• Friulano – almond and pear notes.
• Ribolla Gialla – fresh, high acidity; also used for orange wines.
• Sauvignon Blanc – herbal and bright.
• Refosco – dark, fruity red.
• Schioppettino – peppery red wine.

4. Key Areas

• Collio – top-quality whites and orange wines.
• Colli Orientali – elegant whites and distinctive reds.
• Carso – very mineral wines from thin limestone soils.
• Isonzo – concentrated whites and Merlot.

5. Summary

Friuli–Venezia Giulia makes some of Italy’s freshest, most flavourful white wines, along with unique reds and skin-contact styles.
It’s a great region for discovering bright, expressive wines with lots of character.