Friuli Colli Orientali
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet Franc N. (Cabernet Franc)Cabernet Sauvignon N. (Cabernet Sauvignon)Carmenère N. (Carmenere)Chardonnay B. (Chardonnay Blanc)Malvasia Istriana B. (Malvasia Istriana)Merlot N. (Merlot Noir)Picolit B. (Picolit)Pignolo N. (Pignolo)Pinot Bianco B. (Pinot Blanc)Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris)Pinot Nero N. (Pinot Noir)Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso N. (Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso)Refosco Nostrano N. (Refosco Nostrano)Ribolla Gialla B. (Ribolla Gialla)Riesling Renano B. (Riesling Weiss)Sauvignon B. (Sauvignon Blanc)Schioppettino N. (Schioppettino)Tocai Friulano B. (Friulano)Traminer Aromatico Rs. (Gewuerztraminer)Verduzzo Friulano B. (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