Friuli/Venezia

Friuli is an area of northeastern italy with its own particular cultural and historical identity.  It comprises the major part of the autonomous region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, i.e the administrative provinces of Udine, Pordenone, Gorizia, leaving out Trieste. 

Friuli wine is made in the northeastern Italian region, which was once part of the Venetian Republic and fell under the influence of the Austro-Hungarian empire.  The wines of the region have noticeable Slavic and German influences.  There are 11 Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOC) in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia area and the area is predominantly known for its white wines.

Most of the Friuli vineyards are located in the southern half of the region and which include the large wine regions of Collio Goriziano, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Isonzo and Carso.  The Lison-Pramaggiore region is shared with the Veneto smaller regions such as Annia, Aquileia, Grave and Latisana, which are located at the western part of the region around the city of Pordeno. 

The white wines are generally made from Chardoonay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Friulano and Verduzzo whereas the reds are made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.