Friuli-Venezia-Giulia | Wine region
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the easternmost wine region in northern Italy, bordering Austria to the north, Slovenia to the east and the Adriatic Sea to the south. This border location gives the region a special cultural and climatic diversity. Geographically, Friuli has two very different faces: To the north are the Julian and Carnic Alps with their cool high altitudes, while to the south lies the Adriatic plain, which slopes gently down to the coast. This climatic range creates ideal conditions for viticulture and promotes an astonishing variety of styles.
Wine connoisseurs have long regarded Friuli as a stronghold of excellent white wines. The hilly areas of the Collio and the Colli Orientali del Friuli in particular enjoy an international reputation for their fresh, elegant and often complex white wines. The other growing areas in the region - Annia, Aquileia, Carso, Grave, Isonzo and Latisana - also contribute to the varied wine profile with their different terroirs. The soils range from calcareous marl to gravel and alluvial soils, giving the wines a broad aromatic spectrum.
The autochthonous grape varieties play a central role in Friuli: Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Verduzzo Friulano and Picolit for the white wines and Tazzelenghe and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso for the red wines. These grape varieties reflect the history and identity of the region. At the same time, Friuli is open to international varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Merlot, which have been cultivated here since the 19th century - long before they became fashionable grapes elsewhere.
Friuli Venezia Giulia is therefore a wine region that combines tradition and modernity in a fascinating way. Its quiet but steady development has made it a permanent fixture among Italy's best wine addresses - especially for those looking for fine white wines with depth, character and origin. - Gerardo [TS04/25]
"Friuli Venezia Giulia is the white wine paradise of Italy. In almost all eight growing areas of the region, but especially in the hills of the Collio and the Colli Orientali del Friuli, they have been creating top-class whites for at least three decades. The raw material for this is provided by traditional grapes such as Friulano (formerly Tocai Friulano), Ribolla and Malvasia istriana, but also, for a long time, indigenous varieties such as Pinot bianco and Sauvignon." - Gambero Rosso
Classic: Friulano Classic: Ribolla Gialla
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Chardonnay Isonzo del Friuli DOC 2024Tenuta del Morer, Friuli
The Chardonnay Isonzo del Friuli is a bright straw yellow in the glass with fine golden and greenish reflections - a visual promise of the depth and freshness that this wine brings with it. The nose reveals a complex bouquet of ripe exotic fruits, juicy Golden Delicious apples and a subtle hint of vanilla. This balanced aroma is both inviting and refined and gives the wine its characteristic...
€ 7,50 € 6,99 = 9,32 €/L
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Merlot Isonzo del Friuli DOC 2023Tenuta del Morer, Friuli
The Merlot Isonzo del Friuli has a rich ruby red color and reveals an inviting bouquet of dark forest fruits, ripe blackberries and a hint of fine spice on the nose. This aromatic density is complemented by an elegant fruity sweetness and subtle nuances of herbs that underline its complexity. It is clear from the very first impression: this Merlot combines typicity with...
€ 7,50 € 6,99 = 9,32 €/L
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Chardonnay Friuli Grave DOC 2024Vigneti Pittaro, Friuli
The Chardonnay from Vigneti Pittaro is an elegant and accessible summer wine. Its bouquet seduces with fine aromas of acacia blossom and ripe yellow apples, accompanied by a hint of exotic fruit. On the palate, it is refreshingly dry, yet pleasantly mild and balanced, with a fine, smooth...
€ 7,95 € 6,99 = 9,32 €/L
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Friulano Friuli Grave DOC 2024Vigneti Pittaro, Friuli
This characterful Friulano from Vigneti Pittaro combines tradition and freshness in an impressive way. Its straw-yellow color is reflected in the aromatic bouquet, which delights with fine notes of field flowers, white blossoms and a hint of herbs. On the palate, the wine is dry, harmonious and gently elegant, with a fine bitter almond note on the finish leaving its typical...
€ 7,95 € 6,99 = 9,32 €/L
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Sauvignon Friuli Grave DOC 2024Vigneti Pittaro, Friuli
The varietal Sauvignon from Vigneti Pittaro impresses with its lively freshness and complex complexity. In the glass, it is a delicate straw yellow with fine green reflections, while the bouquet reveals intense aromas of gooseberries, nettle and exotic fruits, accompanied by a subtle mineral...
€ 7,95 € 6,99 = 9,32 €/L
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Friulano Friuli DOC 2024Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
Friulano Friuli is a summery white wine that immediately appeals with its pale yellow color and fine, varietal aromas. The nose is dominated by fresh notes of white peach and flowers, complemented by a delicate, almond-like spiciness that gives the wine depth and...
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Sauvignon Friuli DOC 2025Tenuta del Morer, Friuli
The Sauvignon Friuli from Tenuta del Morer is a pale straw yellow with golden reflections in the glass - an initial indication of its maturity and expressiveness. A multi-layered, delicate bouquet unfolds on the nose with elegant notes of peach skin, white flowers such as acacia and subtle hints of exotic fruit. This aromatic complexity is never overpowering, but pleasantly balanced and subtle - typical of a Sauvignon from Friuli that has been vinified with terroir and...
€ 7,50 = 10,00 €/L
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Pinot-Grigio Isonzo del Friuli DOC 2025Tenuta del Morer, Friuli
The Pinot Grigio Isonzo del Friuli has a clear, light yellow color with delicate copper reflections - a subtle indication of the special ripeness and processing of the grapes. An intense and harmonious bouquet unfolds on the nose, combining floral nuances with fresh citrus notes of lime and a hint of honey. This aromatic complexity gives the wine a characteristic profile that balances freshness with a delicate...
€ 7,50 = 10,00 €/L
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Cabernet Isonzo del Friuli DOC 2024Tenuta del Morer, Friuli
The Cabernet Isonzo del Friuli presents itself in a deep ruby red with violet reflections and impresses with its powerful charisma in the glass. On the nose, it unfolds a multi-layered aroma of dark berries, finely spiced herbs and a subtle hint of paprika, as is typical of the grape variety. These nuances give it an unmistakable, authentic character that is true to both the grape variety and the...
€ 7,50 = 10,00 €/L
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Chardonnay Isonzo del Friuli DOC 2025Tenuta del Morer, Friuli
The Chardonnay Isonzo del Friuli is a bright straw yellow in the glass with fine golden and greenish reflections - a visual promise of the depth and freshness that this wine brings with it. The nose reveals a complex bouquet of ripe exotic fruits, juicy Golden Delicious apples and a subtle hint of vanilla. This balanced aroma is both inviting and refined and gives the wine its characteristic...
€ 7,50 = 10,00 €/L
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Friulano Isonzo del Friuli DOC 2025Tenuta del Morer, Friuli
Friulano Isonzo del Friuli, made from the indigenous Friulano grape variety, is an expressive wine with a strong regional character. In the glass, it shimmers in a delicate straw yellow with golden reflections and seduces the nose with a harmonious aromatic profile of white peach, acacia in bloom and a hint of nutmeg. This aromatic complexity makes it a fascinating representative of its type on the...
€ 7,50 = 10,00 €/L
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Merlot Isonzo del Friuli DOC 2025Tenuta del Morer, Friuli
The Merlot Isonzo del Friuli has a rich ruby red color and reveals an inviting bouquet of dark forest fruits, ripe blackberries and a hint of fine spice on the nose. This aromatic density is complemented by an elegant fruity sweetness and subtle nuances of herbs that underline its complexity. It is clear from the very first impression: this Merlot combines typicity with...
€ 7,50 = 10,00 €/L
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Cabernet-Franc Friuli DOC 2023Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
Cabernet-Franc Friuli appears deep ruby red in the glass with vivid violet reflections and immediately impresses with its expressive color. On the nose, it develops a typical, aromatically complex bouquet with herbaceous notes and a fine hint of green bell pepper, which give the wine its characteristic freshness and...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Merlot Friuli DOC 2023Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
The Merlot Friuli has an intense ruby red color in the glass and seduces on the nose with juicy aromas of blackberries, wild berries and a hint of herbal spice. This fruitiness continues on the palate and combines harmoniously with a supple, well-integrated tannin structure.
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Friuli DOC 2023Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
This powerful red wine is made from the indigenous Friulian grape variety Refosco dal Penduncolo Rosso, which adapts particularly well to the stony soils of the region. It has a deep, ruby red color in the glass and seduces with an intense aroma of red fruit, accompanied by spicy and slightly earthy...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Chardonnay Friuli DOC 2024Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
The Chardonnay Friuli from the chalky alluvial soils impresses with its elegance and fine structure. Its bouquet is multi-layered and smells of ripe apples, fine honey and acacia blossom, accompanied by subtle floral nuances that emphasize its fresh...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Traminer Aromatico Friuli DOC 2024Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
The Traminer Aromatico Friuli is a bright straw yellow in the glass with elegant golden reflections. Its bouquet is unmistakable, characterized by the typical spiciness of Gewürztraminer, with harmoniously unfolding notes of roses and juicy yellow peach.
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Verduzzo Venezia Giulia IGT 2023Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
Verduzzo is a regional specialty from Friuli that is traditionally used for noble sweet wines. The transparent bottle allows the bright golden yellow color, which the wine owes to the intense summer sun, to come into its own.
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Pinot Nero Friuli DOC 2023Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
The Pinot Nero Friuli from the extraordinary “Sassi del Friuli” region wonderfully brings out the freshness and elegance of a finely structured Pinot Noir. The landscape, characterized by the riverbeds of the Tagliamento, Meduna and Cellina, gives the wine its special character and contributes to its unmistakable...
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Valzer in Rosa Moscato Rosa IGT 2023Vigneti Pittaro, Friuli
The Moscato Rosa “Valzer in Rosa” from Vigneti Pittaro is a true symphony of aromas and flavors. The special climatic conditions of the Grave del Friuli give this noble sweet wine an extraordinary aroma that reveals itself in intense notes of dried rose petals, orange peel and red...
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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Ribolla Gialla DOC 2024Sirch, Friuli
The Ribolla Gialla presents itself in a light straw yellow with fine greenish reflections that visually emphasize its freshness. The nose reveals a fine, delicate bouquet of white spring flowers, complemented by fruity notes of white cherry, juicy apple and invigorating citrus notes - an aroma of remarkable clarity and...
€ 12,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Friulano DOC 2024Sirch, Friuli
The Friulano has a bright straw yellow color with subtle greenish nuances - an indication of its freshness and liveliness. The nose reveals a finely tuned, intense bouquet with citrus notes, accompanied by apricot, pear and floral accents such as jasmine, camomile and old rose. This combination is delicate yet profound, a typical expression of the grape...
€ 12,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Chardonnay DOC 2024Sirch, Friuli
This Chardonnay shines with a straw-yellow color and fine greenish reflections that already visually hint at its freshness. The bouquet is intense and rich, with creamy aromas reminiscent of fresh pastries and cream. This is accompanied by floral notes of jasmine and elderflower as well as ripe exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple, which lend depth and complexity to the...
€ 12,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Pinot-Grigio DOC 2024Sirch, Friuli
The Pinot Grigio from Sirch shimmers in a clear yellow with delicate pink reflections - typical of the grape variety. An elegant, complex bouquet unfolds on the nose with floral notes of jasmine and wisteria, followed by ripe fruit such as apricot, melon and white peach. Subtle balsamic accents provide depth and freshness at the same...
€ 12,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Ribolla Gialla DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
The Ribolla Gialla presents itself in a light straw yellow with fine greenish reflections that visually emphasize its freshness. The nose reveals a fine, delicate bouquet of white spring flowers, complemented by fruity notes of white cherry, juicy apple and invigorating citrus notes - an aroma of remarkable clarity and...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Friulano DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
The Friulano has a bright straw yellow color with subtle greenish nuances - an indication of its freshness and liveliness. The nose reveals a finely tuned, intense bouquet with citrus notes, accompanied by apricot, pear and floral accents such as jasmine, camomile and old rose. This combination is delicate yet profound, a typical expression of the grape...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
The Sauvignon from Sirch is a clear straw yellow with a greenish tinge - an indication of its freshness and varietal typicity. The bouquet is intense, typical and at the same time finely nuanced: Notes of boxwood, tomato leaves and fresh herbs combine with citrus aromas of lime and grapefruit to create a lively aromatic...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Chardonnay DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
This Chardonnay shines with a straw-yellow color and fine greenish reflections that already visually hint at its freshness. The bouquet is intense and rich, with creamy aromas reminiscent of fresh pastries and cream. This is accompanied by floral notes of jasmine and elderflower as well as ripe exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple, which lend depth and complexity to the...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Pinot-Grigio DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
The Pinot Grigio from Sirch shimmers in a clear yellow with delicate pink reflections - typical of the grape variety. An elegant, complex bouquet unfolds on the nose with floral notes of jasmine and wisteria, followed by ripe fruit such as apricot, melon and white peach. Subtle balsamic accents provide depth and freshness at the same...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Classic: Friulano Classic: Ribolla Gialla
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia | Wine region | Buy at Gerardo
To a large extent, Friuli and Venezia Giulia are also mountainous regions, that area in the eastern part of Italy which is bordered by the rivers Tagliamento, Livenza and Isonzo through the Carnic and Julian Alps. A lot of livestock farming is done here and the meat pots are correspondingly abundant. Mighty steaks and 'Luganiche" - as the long thin sausages are called. Goulash, which bears all comparisons with Hungarian goulash, and last but not least the famous raw ham of San Daniele form the backbone at every festive table. And in addition the wine of the country, which thrives on sunny moraine hills. The typical lemon-yellow Friulano, for example, or the red Cabernet, which smells lightly and enticingly of raspberries. Home cooking - but in addition wines, which also at richly set table for the beautiful Friuli and for the Venezia Giulia honor.
The wine-growing zone of Friuli is located about 100 km northeast of Venice and borders in the far corner with Austria and Slovenia. The entire region is climatically quite favorable for viticulture, being protected from the north by the Alpine chain. The plain around Codroipo is the Grave del Friuli. The name, similar to Graves around Bordeaux (French: Gravier), derives from the gravelly and stony soils that predominate here. The stones store the sun's heat during the day and release it back into the environment at night. When properly managed, these soils are thus ideal for viticulture.
The Collio - also known as Collio Goriziano or High Friuli - is a wine-growing zone within Friuli Venezia Giulia and the Slovenian region of Goriska. The two most important towns in the area are Cormons and Gorizia. As one of the first wine-growing areas in Italy, the Collio was awarded the DOC (Denominazione d'origine Controllata) quality designation in 1968, which is an important part of the 'quality pyramid' of Italian viticulture. Ranges of hills and vineyards run throughout the Collio, interspersed with small villages and towns - the entire wine-growing area covers about 1,600 hectares. Among the well-known white wines are Pinot Grigio, Friulano, Sauvignon, Ribolla Gialla and Collio Bianco - a DOC Cuvee. As well as the red wines Cabernet, Merlot, Refosco and Collio Rosso. For several decades Friuli, and especially the Collio area, has been famous for some of the best white wines in Italy. - Gerardo
Friuli is considered the stronghold of Italian white wine, as evidenced by high-quality Sauvignon and Chardonnay. But also from the autochthonous vines such as Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, high quality products are created.
"In the collective wine memory Friuli - Venezia Giulia is stored as the land of great white wines. For almost 30 years, the Italian market has been asking for whites from Friuli. in general, the demand for whites has increased; only ten years ago, reds were more sought after." - Slow Wine