Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG

Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
History: Formerly part of the Colli Orientali del Friuli (now Friuli Colli Orientali) DOC; established as a DOCG in 2006
Principal White Grape Varieties: Picolit
Styles and Wine Composition: 

DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES

• Bianco (WhSw): Minimum 85% Picolit + OANWG
• Bianco from subzone Cialla only (WhSw): 100% Picolit
• Riserva (subzone Cialla only)

Subzone:

• Cialla

Significant Production Rules: 

• Grapes may be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 13.0% (14.0% for Cialla and Cialla Riserva)
• Minimum alcohol level: 15.0% (potential) for Bianco; 16.0% (potential) for Cialla and Cialla Riserva
• Aging: For Bianco, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = September 1, V+1); for Cialla, minimum approx. 2 years (ERD = September 1, V+2); for Cialla Riserva, minimum 4 years (ERD = November 1, V+4)