Region: Lombardia, Veneto
History: Established as a DOC in 1970
Principal White Grape Varieties: Friulano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 80% Friulano + OANWG
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Liquoroso (WhFoSw): Minimum 80% Friulano + OANWG
Significant Production Rules:
- Liquoroso can be made by fortification of juice, partially fermented must, or wine
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Bianco; 15.0% (potential) for Liquoroso
- Residual sugar: Minimum 40 g/l (4.0%) for Liquoroso
- Aging: No minimums specified
