Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Question 1

Name three cultures that have influenced winemaking in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Answer 1

German
Slavic
Italian

Question 2

In what decade of the 1900s did Friuli see a move towards clean, modern winemaking?

Answer 2

1960s

Question 3

True/False: In the French Tradition, the wines of Friuli are often blends, highlighting a sense of place.

Answer 3

False.

They’re super clean, varietal-driven wines

Question 4

Who was a major proponent of the “orange wine” movement?

Answer 4

Josko Gravner

Question 5

Name 4 international varieties that are often produced as varietal wines.

Answer 5

Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc

Question 6

What is the grape of Ramandolo DOCG?

Answer 6

Verduzzo Gialla

Question 7

Give two synonyms for Verduzzo Gialla.

Answer 7

Verduzzo Friulano

Ramandolo

Question 8

What the minimum required percentage of Picolit in Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG

Answer 8

85%

Question 9

What is Cialla?

Answer 9

A high-elevation subzone of Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit

Question 10

Who is the sole producer in Cialla?

Answer 10

Ronchi di Cialla

Question 11

What percentage of Picolit is required in the Cialla subzone?

Answer 11

100%

Question 12

What is considered the trademark white varietal of Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

Answer 12

Friulano

Question 13

What is the most planted grape in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

Answer 13

Merlot

Question 14

Refosco is a relative of what other variety?

Answer 14

Mondeuse

Question 15

Name 3 indigenous red grapes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Answer 15

Refosco
Schioppentino
Pignolo

Question 16

Name the two most quality minded DOCs of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Answer 16

Collio DOC

Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC

Question 17

Which of Friuli’s DOC zones is the most prolific in production?

Answer 17

Grave del Friuli DOC

Question 18

What style of wine is produced under Ramandolo DOC and Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOC?

Answer 18

Sweet passito wines