Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• In the marne of the hills of Rosazzo, Rocca Bernarda, Noax, and Buttrio, fossils of Nummulites, Assilinae, Alveolinae, gastropods, corals, and brachiopods are found at the surface.
• Sub-zone Cialla: a restricted territory in the northern part of the commune of Prepotto, on the border with Cividale del Friuli.

• In the mid-18th century, Count Fabio Asquini established one of the first specialized vineyards in Friuli, marketing Picolit as a luxury wine to the European courts. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0938
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo