Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
History: Established as a DOC in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Friulano, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Verduzzo
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Refosco
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of Chardonnay, Friulano, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia Istriana, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and/or Verduzzo Friulano
- Chardonnay (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 90% Chardonnay + OAWG
- Friulano (Wh): Minimum 90% Friulano + OAWG
- Malvasia (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 90% Malvasia Istriana + OAWG
- Pinot Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 90% Pinot Bianco + OAWG
- Pinot Grigio (Wh): Minimum 90% Pinot Grigio + OAWG
- Sauvignon (Wh): Minimum 90% Sauvignon Blanc + OAWG
- Traminer Aromatico (Wh): Minimum 90% Gewürztraminer + OAWG
- Verduzzo (Wh, WhSw, WhFr): Minimum 90% Verduzzo Friulano + OAWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and/or Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and/or Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
- Cabernet Franc (Rd): Minimum 90% Cabernet Franc + OARG
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 90% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
- Merlot (Rd): Minimum 90% Merlot + OARG
- Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso + OARG
- Riserva (Rosso, red varietals)
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 90% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco + OAWG
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco, Rosato, and Rosso; 11.0% for all varietals and Spumante; 13.0% for Riserva
- Residual sugar: Maximum 12 g/l (1.2%) for frizzante versions of white varietals; Spumante may be either brut or demisec
- Aging: For Riserva, minimum 2 years, including 12 months in barrel (ERD = November 11, V+2)
