Friuli/Venezia

Friuli–Venezia is one of the twenty regions of Italy. A natural opening to the sea for many Central European countries, the region is traversed by the major transport routes between the east and west of southern Europe. It encompasses the historical-geographical region of Friuli and the geographical region of Venezia Giulia each with its own distinct history, traditions and identity. Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine is made in the northeastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Once part of the Venetian Republic and with sections under the influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the wines of the region have noticeable Slavic and Germanic influences. There are 11 DOC and 3 DOCG in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia area. The region has 3 IGT designations Alto Livenza delle Venezie and Venezia Giulia. Nearly 62% of the wine produced in the region falls under a DOC designation. The area is known predominantly for its white wine which are considered some of the best examples of Italian wine in that style. Along with the Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, the Friuli-Venezia Giulia forms the Tre Venezie wine region which ranks with Tuscany and Piedmont as Italy's world class wine regions.