Friuli-Venezia-Giulia

Question 1

Who introduced modern winemaking techniques to Friuli in the 1960s?

Answer 1

Mario Schiopetto

Question 2

Rivers of Friuli

Answer 2

Tagliamento
Natisone
Judrio
Isonzo

Question 3

DOCGs of Friuli

Answer 3

Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Lison DOCG
Ramandolo DOCG
Rosazzo DOCG

Question 4

Subzone of Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG

Answer 4

Cialla

Question 5

min amount of Picolit in Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG

Answer 5

min 85%, max 15% other, excluding gewurz

Cialla requires 100%

Question 6

Aging for Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG

Answer 6

• May not be sold until 9/1 following year
• Cialla: may not be sold until 9/1 of second year
• Cialla Riserva: min 4 years from 11/1

Question 7

Who is the sole owner of Cialla?

Answer 7

Ronchi di Cialla

Question 8

What DOCG does Friuli share with Veneto?

Answer 8

Lison DOCG (min 85% Friulano)

Question 9

What is the cepage of Ramandolo DOCG?

Answer 9

100% Verduzzo Friulano (Verduzzo Giallo)

Question 10

What are the DOCGs for passito in Friuli?

Answer 10

Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG and Ramandolo DOCG

Question 11

What iconic wine is Rosazzo DOCG modeled after?

Answer 11

Livio Fellugo’s Terre Alte
Blend of Friulano, PB and SB. The Friulano is oak aged, the PB and SB stay in steel, then all blended and matured in stainless for 10 mo

Question 12

Cepage of Rosazzo DOCG

Answer 12

• min 50% Tai
• 20-30% SB
• 20-30% PB or Chd
• max 10% Ribolla
• max 5% other

Question 13

soil of Rosazzo DOCG

Answer 13

Ponca vale (sandstone and clay/marl)

Question 14

What Veneto DOC has some land in Friuli?

Answer 14

Prosecco DOC

Question 15

What are the most relevant DOCs of Friuli?

Answer 15

Collio DOC (Collio Goriziano)
Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Isonzo del Friuli DOC (overalps w Collio)
Grave del Friuli DOC (highest volume)