Friuli venezia giulia Flashcards
What is the bora?
The cold, strong eastern wind that affects Friuli
Where does Pignolo get its name?
Pigna (pine cone)
What variety of Malvasia most often found in Friuli?
Malvasia Istriana
From where does Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso get its name?
From stalk that becomes red when grapes are ripe
The grape Picolit is most often used in the production of what style of wine?
Sweet passito wines
What are the names of the 2 subzones of Friuli Isonzo DOC?
Rive Alte and Rive di Giare
Ponca is a local name for what soil type?
Flysch of Cormons
Friulano is genetically identical to what grape variety?
Sauvignonasse
What was varietal Friulano labeled as until 2007?
Tocai Friulano
What soil type characterizes the Carso plateau?
Limestone
What is the grape variety of Ramandolo DOCG?
Verduzzo Giallo
What was Friuli’s first DOCG?
Ramandolo DOCG
Define pastini
Typical terraced slopes of Carso
Schippettino is also known as?
Ribolla Nera
What country borders Friuli on its eastern side?
Slovenia
