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What is the northernmost appellation of Friuli Venezia Giulia?

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Ramandolo DOCG

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What is the meaning of the grape name Tazzelenghe?

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Tongue cutter

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What was Friuli Venezia Giulia’s first DOCG?

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Ramandolo DOCG

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What colour is the grape variety Terrano?

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Red

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What are the names of the two subzones of Friuli Isonzo DOC?

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Rive Alte and Rive di Giare

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What is the grape variety in Ramondolo DOCG?

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Verduzzo Giallo

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What style of wine is produced as Ramandolo DOCG?

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Sweet wines

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Which variety of Malvasia most often found in Friuli?

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Malvasia Istriana

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What was varietal Friulano labeled as until 2007?

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Tocai Friulano

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From where does Pignolo get its name?

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Pigna (pine cone)

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What are the two sub varieties of Verduzzo Friulano?

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Verduzzo Giallo and Verduzzo Verde

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Schioppettino is also known as?

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Ribolla Nera

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In which geographic area of Friuli Venezia Giulia is Vitovska grown?

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Carso

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Define “Pastini”.

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The typical terraced vineyards of Carso

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What country borders Friuli on its eastern side?

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Slovenia

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From where does Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso get its name?

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From the stalk that becomes red when the grapes are ripe

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The grape Picolit is most often used in the production of what style of wine?

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Sweet passito wines

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Friulano is genetically identical to what grape variety?

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Sauvignonasse

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What is the “Bora”?

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The cold, strong eastern wind that affects Friuli Venezia Giulia
Winds up to 150km/hr

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What soil type characterizes the Carso plateau?

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Limestone

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“Ponca” is a local name for what soil type?

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Flysch of Cormons

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Where is the birthplace of modern Italian wine making?

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Fruili 1960s
Clean, Fresh and Fruity
Based on single varietal local native/int grapes
That have been growing since 1800s

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What are hallmarks of Friuli wines?

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Aromatic purity
Clean varietal
Depth
Complexity
Structure
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What are considered Italy’s best white appellations?

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Collio
Friuli Colli Orientali
Friuli Isonzo (up and coming)

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What are the 2 historic Friulian sweet wines?
Picolit | Ramandolo
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When did vine growing start in Friuli
Well before the Romans
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When did Friuli become an important center for wine production?
Romans founded Aquileia in 181 BC
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What Friulian wine was preferred by Cesar's wife, Livia Augusta?
Pucinum | Linked to Refosco
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When did NW Friuli become independent?
1077ad Patriarchate of Aquileia And incorporated in Venezia 1420
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Who took over control of the Eastern part of Friuli?
Austro-Hungarian Empire Eventually all of Friuli is absorbed Region wine prospered
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What happened in 1861?
Friuli West and central became part of Kingdom of Italy Venezia-Giulia stayed with Austria until after WW1 Joined Italy in 1919
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What happened in 1963?
FVG given Autonomy
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Where is FVG located?
Between Alps (N) and Adriatic Austria is the Northern Border Veneto to West Slovenia to East
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How many FVG provinces and what are they?
4 provinces 1. Poredenone 2. Udine 3. Gorizia 4. Trieste (capital)
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How is FVG topographically divided?
4 Belts Run Parallel 1. Alps/Pre Alps - no wine (42%) 2. Eastern Hills - Best wine growing 3. Central Alluvial Plain 4. Lower Coastal Plain
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What are the soil types of FVG?
1. Plains (High / L Coastal) - sand, clay, gravel 2. E Hills - Flysch of Cormons alternating layers sandstone, calcareous marl, well drained, quality 3. Carso - Limestone Plateau
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What are the soils in FVG Low Coastal Plain
More fertile Sand, Clay, Gravel Less well-drained due to high clay
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What are the soils in FVG High Central Plain
Sand, clay, gravel | Extremely permeable high gravel
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What are the soils in FVG Eastern Hills
``` Alternating Sandstone, calcareous marl Poor Well-drained Friable (crumbly) Flysch of Cormons (Ponca) ```
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What are the soils of Carso in FVG?
Iron rich sand and clay topsoil | Limestone Plateau
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What is the climate in FVG?
``` Alps protects from cold N winds Sea moderates Mild, Temperate climate Would have been full Continental Airflow from Alps and Sea Lower humidity, mitigated summer heat Lots of rain Bora winds in winter ```
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What are the important rivers in FVG?
Livenza Tagliamento Isonzo Natisone
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Describe the areas a. Alps b. Eastern Hills c. Central Plains d. Lower Coastal Plain
a. Alps - No vines grown b. Eastern Hills - most suitable for vineyards c. Central Plains - Large, fertile area d. Lower Coastal Plain - Faces Lagoon
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Describe area with soil a. Eastern Hills b. Central Plains c. Carso Plateau
a. Eastern Hills - sandstone & marl "Ponca" b. Central Plains - Fertile mix of sand, clay, gravel c. Carso Plateau - Limestone subsoil topped with iron-rich sand and clay
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Which grapes dominate FVG white or red
White 70% | Red are increasing in importance
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Describe FVG indigenous grapes?
Most are ancient | Not grown anywhere else in Italy
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What are the common International grapes in FVG?
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco Chardonnay, SavBlanc Merlot, CabFranc all since 1800s
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What are the German grapes in FVG?
All intro in 1500s Riesling, Müller Thurgau Welscheriesling, Blaugrankisch Minor roles today
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What FVG grapes have Slovenian/Croatian influence?
Vitovska Terrano Malvasia Istriana
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Describe Friulano
Tocai Friulano (changed name) DNA - Sauvignonasse (Gironde native) Considered traditional white 3rd most planted (8%)
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What grape did EU force to change its name Tocai at the request of Hungary's Tokaji?
Friulano
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What is Tai or Tai Bianco
Friulano in Veneto | Identical to Sauvignonasse
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Describe Ribolla Gialla?
``` Ancient (13th) white Slovenian border town of Oslavia its traditional home Fell out of favor '90s. Now FVG's most distinctive wine ```
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Describe Malvasia Istriana
``` Maybe from Istria in NW Croatia Grown in FVG since 13th c AD Finest examples of dry Malvasia E Fruili or Casro - best Labeled "Malvasia" ```
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Describe Picolit
``` Ancient since Romans Sweet white wines Town of Rosazzo (place of origin) Grape Shatter leaves sparse bunches (fewer/smaller berries) Tiny yields Sweet, Elegant, Complex ```
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Describe Vitovka
Slavic Origin Considered native to Friuli & Slovenia Historically Carso Saved in 1980 from extinction
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Describe Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
``` Ancient Red Native FVG Finest of Refrosco Group "from Red Stem" Widely grown 2 styles - light or bold ```
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Describe Schioppettino
``` Called Ribolla Nera Ancient and FVG native 13th AD Hard to grow Recused in '70s Deep Color, Flowers, Black Fruity Dense, Structured, High Acid/Tannin ```
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FVG Pinot Grigio
``` Most widely planted FVG Most simple style Best similar to Alsace Pinot Gris Rich, Round, Full Body Floral, Nutty ```
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Describe FVG Sauvignon Blanc
Called Sauvignon Some of best Racy, Clean, Fruit Purity Citrus to Peachy-Tropical
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Describe FVG Merlot
2nd most widely planted Intro in late 1800s Adapted to gravel soils FVG 1 of Italy's top Merlot producers
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Who is Mario Schiopetto?
``` FVG Modern White Wine '60s Temp Control, No MLF Stainless Refridgerators Pneumatic pressing Steril bottling no O2 ```
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Where did Orange wine originate?
Josko Gravner & Stanko Radkin | Pioneers of Orange wine
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Who introduced amphorae for Orange wines?
Josko Gravner
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What are Super Whites?
Vintage Tunina Complex blend of native and international whites Blending to make the best "Super Whites"
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What is Vintage Tunina
Created by producer Jermann Super whites - blend of native/international Complex, Structured
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How can Vintage Tunina (Super Whites) be classified?
1. Stainless ferment - Intensely aromatic, racy | 2. Barrel Ferment - Depth, complexity, aged, use late harvest
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Who has the most modern and technologically advanted wineries in Italy?
Collio | Colli Orientali del Friuli
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Which Italy region is amongst the highest DOC production?
FVG (40%) IGT (60%) 23,000 ha total
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What is the profile of most vineries in FVG?
Family owned 2.5 ha on average few coops/minor role
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How many DOC/Gs are in Friuli?
12 DOCs 4 DOCGs Most tend to be small size Only Friuli Grave DOC is large
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What is the largest DOC in Friuli?
Friuli Grave DOC
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What is common amongst the DOCs in Friuli?
Wide range of local and international grapes | Means DOCs subdivided by single varieties
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What is the new regional DOC?
``` Friuli DOC Overlaps all DOC/Gs of the region Wide range styles/grapes Varietal, bianco, rosso, spumante Local and international grapes ```
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What is a law in Friuli for Ribolla Gialla?
Can only Spumante
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Can any DOC/G declassify?
Yes to Friuli DOC
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What are the 3 subregions of FVG?
1. Central Plains 2. Coastal Plains 3. Eastern Friuli
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How is Friuli Grave DOC's previously and currently referred?
Previously Grave del Friuli | Today - Mostly Grave
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How much production does Friuli Grave DOC contribute to FVG?
1/3
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Where is Friuli Grave DOC located?
Central Plain FVG Alluvial Plains Veneto Border to Eastern Friuli Bisected by Tagliamento River
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What is FVG largest & most important river and what does it bisect?
Tagliamento River | Friuli DOC
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What is the main grape of Friuli DOC?
``` Red mostly #1. Merlot #2. CabFranc #3. Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso #4. CabSav Large proportion is Bulk but also HQ varietals or blends ```
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What is the climate in Friuli DOC?
Given large size, big climate variations North is cooler due to Alps South is warmer from Adriatic
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What are the soils of Friuli Grave DOC?
``` Sand and Gravel Excessively well drained Irrigation is necessary More gravel in north Finer soils in south most sand, silt, clay in south ```
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Where is irrigation important in FVG?
Friuli Grave DOC | Well drained soils
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What are the white grapes of Fruili Grave DOC?
``` Produced fresh, aromatic #1. Friulano #2. Pinot Bianco #3. Verduzzo Friulano #4. Pinot Grigio #5-7 Pinto Grigio, Chardannay, SavBlanc ```
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What white wines do well in Fruili DOC's gravely soils?
SavBlanc | Pinot Bianco
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What is unique about Lison DOCG?
``` It is inter-regional on Central Plain Veneto-FVG (mostly Veneto) Friulano-based whites Crisp, Mineral White Flowers/Green Fruit Distinct Almond finish ```
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What are 3 DOC on the Coastal Plain facing the Adriatic?
Friuli Latisana DOC Friuli Annia DOC Friuli Aquileia DOC All small
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Where is Eastern Friuli?
Strip of land running parallel to Slovenian border | Unique Identity
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What moderates the climate in Eastern Friuli?
Julian Alps blocks north winds | Adriatic moderates temperature swings
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How is Collio DOC also known?
Collio Goriziano DOC
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When did Collio DOC begin viticulture?
Pre Romans
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Where does Collio DOC lie?
Gorizia Province Eastern Friuli Along Slovenian Border 20k from Adriatic
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How are the vines planted in Collio DOC?
South facing Benefit from Sea Breezes Receive cool mountain air
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What is politically unique about Collio DOC?
Vineyard split after WW2 Some in Slovenia Producers crossing border can still use Colliio DOC
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What does "Ronchi" (plural of ronco) mean?
Well exposed, terraced sites | Used for names of estates, vineyards or wines in Friuli
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What does collio mean for Collio DOC?
Hillside The appelation has round, south facing slopes Steep hills Hand harvest
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What are the soils of Collio DOC?
Flysch of Cormons Alternating sandstone and marl Steep hills Hand harvest
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How big is Collio DOC in Friuli?
3rd largest
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What is the breakdown of red/white in Collio DOC?
80% White
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What are the most well-known subzones of Collio DOC?
Capriva Oslavia San Floriano del Collio
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What are the styles of Collio DOC wines?
Great diversity | Varietals to Super Whites produced under Collio Bianco DOC
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What is the most planted white grapes in Collio DOC?
``` #1 Pinot Grigio #2 Sauvignon #3 Friulano ```
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Though small, what is the most planted red grapes in Collio DOC?
``` #1 Merlot #2 CabFranc #3 CabSav ```
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Collio DOC's best varietals?
``` Sauvignon Friulano Ribolla Gialla Pinot Grigio Malvasia ```
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What is Friuli Colli Orientali DOC often called?
Colli Orientali DOC
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What does Friuli Colli Orientali DOC produce?
Some of the finest red and white wines
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Where is Friuli Colli Orientali DOC?
North of Collio DOC and can be considered an extension of the Collio Hills Borders Friuli Grave to W Collio DOC to S
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Why are Collio DOC and Friuli Colli Orientali DOC split?
Similar land and climate, the division was political Friuli Colli Orientali DOC was part of Italy 19th c Collio joined after WW1
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What does Colli Orientali mean?
"Eastern Hills" | And DOC is on Eastern Prealps foothills
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What is the 2nd largest DOC in Friuli?
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
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What city lies at the production center of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC?
Cividale
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Describe Friuli Colli Orientali Bianco DOC white wines
Most widely planted Friulano | Some of finest Super Whites produced here
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What is the most widely planted grape in Friuli Colli Orientali DOC?
Friulano
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Where is the classic area for Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Red Wines?
Southern area between Buttrio, Cividal and Manzano Warm growing conditions with sea breezes
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What can Friuli Colli Orientali Rosso DOC produce?
red blends both native and international
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What are the local single varietal red grown in Friuli Colli Orientali DOC?
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Schioppettino Tazzelenghe Pignolo
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What grapes can Friuli Colli Orientali Rosso DOC use?
Both native and international | Any proportion
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What are the subzones of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC?
Cialla - Ribolla Gialla, Verduzzo Friulano, Refosco, Schioppettino Rosazzo - Pignolo, Ribolla Gialla Faedis - Refosco Nostrano Prepotto - Schioppettino
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How many DOCGs lie within Friuli Colli Oriental DOC?
3
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What are the DOCGs that lie within Friuli Colli Oriental DOC?
Ramadolo Picolit Rosazzo
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Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOC
``` Sweet wine from Picolit Grape used by Romans Perusini family saved (20th) Revived again '60s Legendary Highly sought after Small production ```
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Where is Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOC?
Covers exact same production region as Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
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How is Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOC made?
Appassimento 85% Picolit 1 year aged in small oak
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What subzone has stricter production rules for Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOC?
``` Cialla (north of Prepotto) 100% Picolit Higher ABV 2 years aged Riservas require 4 years ```
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Where is Ramandolo DOCG
Small area NE FVG Udine Provine Covers northern tip of Friuli Colli Orientali Ramandolo, Nimis & Tarcento
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What are the towns around Ramandolo DOCG?
Ramandolo Nimis Tarcento
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What was the 1st appellation in Friuli to receive DOCG status?
Ramandolo DOCG
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Ramandolo DOCG grape
``` Verduzzo Giallo (100%) also known as Ramandolo ```
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What is unique about the vineyards of Ramandolo DOCG?
Surrounded by forests Small terraces carved from steep, south slopes Amphitheater 250-400m Coolest
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What is the coolest winegrowing area in Friuli?
Ramandolo DOCG
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What are the soils of Ramandolo DOCG?
Marl | Poor nutrient they can only grow grapes here
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How do they pick the grapes and vinify in Ramandolo DOCG?
Hand picked Late November Extra ripe or shriveling Appassimento afterward
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Where is Rosazzo DOCG?
Small region around Abbey of Rosazzo (10th AD) | Sourhern Friuli Colli Orientali
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What does Rosazzo DOCG produce?
White blend of Friulano with Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Ribolla Gialla
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What is the style of Rosazzo DOCG?
Medium-Full Body Floral, Nutty, Spicy Structure Age potential
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Where is Friuli Isonzo DOC?
SE of Friuli on Flat Plain | Runs along Isonzo River South of Collio DOC
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What is special about Friuli Isonzo DOC?
A promising DOC | Potential to match Collio & Colli Orientali
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Where does the Isonzo River originate?
Slovenia Runs south Cuts the Isonzo in half diagonally
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What is the climate of Friuli Isonzo DOC?
Cool, dry Bora from the Balkans alternates with the warmer Adriatic sea breezes creating a meso-climate Abundant sun shine Wide diurnal temps er slow ripening Wines complex with High acid
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What are the 2 subzones of Friuli Isonzo DOC?
``` Rive Alte (North or Right Bank) Rive di Giare (South or Left Bank) ```
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What is soil difference between Rive Alte and Rive di Giare?
``` Rive Alte (Right Bank) - red gravel and clay, left fertile Rive di Giare (Left Bank) - white gravel, limestone, sandy ```
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What is climate difference between Rive Alte and Rive di Giare?
``` Rive Alte (Right Bank) - cooler, conditions so mostly white Rive di Giare (Left Bank) - closer to sea so warmer ```
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What is considered better Rive Alte and Rive di Giare?
Rive Alte - best white vineyards
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What can be used on Friuli Isonzo Rive Alte labels?
``` Mostly white Friulano, Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Sauvignon Merlot ```
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What can be used on Friuli Isonzo Rive di Giare labels?
``` Lower and flatter, more fertile Pinot Grigio Malvasia Istriana Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Merlot ```
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What are the majority white styles of wine Friuli Isonzo DOC?
Varietal 1. Sauvignon 2. Friulano 3. Pinot Grigio 4. Malvasia Istriana
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What are the majority red styles of wine Friuli Isonzo DOC?
``` Varietal Merlot Refosco dal Peduncolo CabFranc CabSav ```
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Where is Carso DOC?
Covers the Carso Plateau Strip of chalky-limestone bordering Slovenia Gulf of Triest
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What are Carso DOC's influences?
Italian and Slovenian
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What are the vineyards like in Carso DOC?
On limestone plateau Hard to work Little space/small plots Steep terraces (Pastini) 200-500m
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What is often grown with Carso DOC grapes?
Olives
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Carso DOC wine production
Small with growing rep
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What are the native grapes in Carso DOC?
Vitovska (white) | Terrano (red)
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What is the lead grape for Carso/Carso Rosso
Terrano
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What appellation is known for sweet wines from Verduzzo Giallo?
Rammandolo DOCG
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Which appellation is known for white blends based on Friulano?
Rosazzo DOCG
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Which appellation is known for quality Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon?
Collio
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What grape included Tokai in its name?
Friulano
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Picolit is prone to grape shatter which results in: a. Tiny yields of larger, more tannic grapes b. Large yields of large, sweeter grapes c. Normal yields of smaller, more acidic grapes d. Tiny yields of smaller, sweeter grapes
d. Tiny yields of smaller, sweeter grapes
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Which statement is correct? a. red varieties dominate Friuli's vineyards b. International varieties were planted before phylloxera c. Friuli ripped out all Germanic varieties after unification d. Friuli's native varieties are planted all over Italy
b a. whites dominate c. Germanic grapes are grown but very small amount d. most native grapes only grow in Friuli
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What vineyards are interspersed with Magredi?
Friuli Grave | Magredi are flat expanses where low grasses grow on arid beds of gravel and pebbles
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What are Magredi?
Magredi are grassy, flat expanses where low grasses grow on arid beds of gravel and pebbles
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Name the appellations where vineyards are terraced
Carso Collio Friuli Colli Orientali Ramandolo
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Which is correct? a. FVG is one of the driest Italian regions b. Most FVG are planted to red c. FVG is autonomous d. Some of FCG appellations include vineyards in Slovenia
c & d
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What style would you expect from a Ramandolo?
Sweet passito based on Verduzzo Giallo
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Which FVG DOCG does not lie within Friuli Colli Orientali? a. Lison b. Ramamdolo c. Rosazzo d. Picolit
Lison

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