Friuli Annia

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The production zone is a flat strip of land facing the Laguna di Marano and extending northward to Palmanova and Cervignano del Friuli.
• The climate benefits from the proximity of the sea, resulting in breezy, less humid summers and milder winters, with temperatures dropping below freezing only a few times a year.
• The mean annual temperature ranges from 13 to 15 degrees Celsius, defining a temperate climate owing to the moderating influence of the sea, which softens winter temperatures.
• The bora wind (ENE), which sweeps humid stagnant air from the low plain at various times of year, contributes to making the climate generally dry.
• The soils are predominantly clay in nature with a variable sandy component that differs from one area to another, formed by alluvial processes that stripped clay, sand, and mineral debris from the hills above.
• Rainfall is concentrated in spring and autumn, while snow is a very rare occurrence and fog appears most frequently in late autumn and winter.

• The Friuli Annia denomination zone is traversed by the ancient consular road Via Annia, built by the Roman praetor Titus Annius Rufus in 131 BC, which linked Aquileia to Iulia Concordia.
• The area's vocation for viticulture was already well established in Roman times, as evidenced by the discovery of wine amphorae at archaeological sites of rural villas and residential buildings.
• In 1031, a deed of donation from Patriarch Popone to the Chapter of Aquileia describes the donated territory and explicitly mentions the presence of vineyards among the assets conveyed.
• The controlled designation of origin Friuli Annia was established by ministerial decree of 27 October 1995 and is the most recent among those of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The vineyards are trained predominantly in the Guyot system, while a portion is still organised according to the Sylvoz and cappuccina — that is, double-arched cane — systems.

• Pinot grigio displays a slightly copper-tinged yellow colour with an intense and persistent bouquet; the palate is dry, delicate, and full, pleasantly bitter in the finish, with aromas reminiscent of acacia blossom.
• Verduzzo friulano shows a golden-yellow colour; it is lightly tannic, with aromas of acacia and a honey flavour, and may range from off-dry to sweet, with a robust, full-bodied character.
• Refosco dal peduncolo rosso has a ruby-red colour with pronounced violet highlights that soften with age, a vinous, lightly herbaceous nose, and a dry, full, pleasantly bitter palate.
• Cabernet Sauvignon displays a ruby colour with a velvety palate and notes of wild berries, evolving with age toward nuances of vanilla, liquorice, and spice.

• The diurnal temperature variation characteristic of the Friulian plain encourages the development of grapes with a marked aromatic endowment, yielding wines that are fragrant and elegant.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0905
• Official trade body site — UNI.DOC FVG - Unione dei Consorzi Vini DOC del Friuli Venezia Giulia