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FRIULI: A PARADISE FOR WHITE WINE LOVERS

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Friuli Venezia Giulia, located in Italy's northeastern corner at the crossroads of Austria, Slovenia, and Italy, is a wine region like no other. This unique location, with its blend of cultures, traditions, and landscapes, benefits from a special microclimate shaped by the Alps, the Adriatic Sea, and rolling hills. The result? Exceptional wines that reflect the diversity and richness of this three-country meeting point. Especially whites, making it a haven for wine enthusiasts. With 76% of its vineyards dedicated to white wines, it’s one of Italy’s top white wine producers.

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A DIVERSE SELECTION

From international varieties like Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon to unique local gems such as Friulano, Malvasia, and Ribolla Gialla, Friuli offers something for every palate. Red wine lovers can enjoy Merlot and Cabernet alongside distinctive local reds like Refosco, Pignolo, Schioppettino, and Terrano.

A LONG HISTORY OF WINE PRODUCTION

Wine has been made here since Roman times. Legend has it that Livia, wife of Emperor Augustus, credited her longevity to daily glasses of “Pucinum,” likely the modern Terrano from the rugged Carso region.

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WHAT MAKES FRIULI’S WINES UNIQUE

With eight distinct DOC wine areas, Friuli’s diversity shines. The soils—ranging from sandstone to karst rock—and microclimates, like those in Collio and Colli Orientali, create ideal conditions for growing world-class wines.