Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy's northeast is regarded as one of the country's premier white wine regions, its cool Alpine breezes and warm days preserving acidity over a long growing season. Winemakers here pioneered modern, fruit-forward white winemaking in the 1960s, while Merlot leads red production.
Grapes grown here
Merlot
Principal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Permitted
Chardonnay
Permitted
Gewürztraminer
Permitted
Moscato Rosa
Permitted
Müller-Thurgau
Permitted
Pinot Gris
Permitted
Pinot Noir
Permitted
Refosco
Permitted
Ribolla Gialla
Permitted
Riesling
Permitted
Sauvignon Blanc
Permitted
Verduzzo
Permitted
Cabernet Franc
Blending