Friuli Colli Orientali
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet Franc N. - Cabernet (Cabernet Franc)Cabernet Sauvignon N. - Cabernet (Cabernet Sauvignon)Carmenère N. - Cabernet Nostrano (Carmenere)Chardonnay B. (Chardonnay Blanc)Malvasia Istriana B. - Malvasia (Malvasia Istriana)Merlot N. (Merlot Noir)Picolit B. (Picolit)Pignolo N. (Pignolo)Pinot Bianco B. - Pinot Blanc (Pinot Blanc)Pinot Grigio - Pinot Gris (Pinot Gris)Pinot Nero N. - Pinot Noir (Pinot Noir)Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso N. - Malvoise (Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso)Ribolla Gialla B. - Rebula (Ribolla Gialla)Riesling Renano B. - Riesling (Riesling Weiss)Sauvignon B. - Sauvignon Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc)Schioppettino N. (Schioppettino)Tocai Friulano B. - Friulano (Friulano)Traminer Aromatico Rs. - Gewürztraminer (Gewuerztraminer)Verduzzo Friulano B. - Verduzzo (Verduzzo Friulano)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Soils dominated by marne and arenarie in characteristic alternating layers, which crumble into flaky fragments and ultimately break down into clay.
- Topography of hills and plains oriented along a NW–SE axis, with broad surface areas offering optimal vine exposure.
- Climate influenced by the arc of the Prealpi Giulie to the north and the proximity of the Adriatic Sea to the south.
Human factors
- The DOC soils are composed of alternating marne and arenarie, readily crumbling into flaky fragments and dissolving into clay.
Terroir / wine link
- Soils of marne and arenarie, easily weathered into flaky fragments through to clay, combined with hillside exposures that are optimal for the vine.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0953
- Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo