Friuli Grave

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Local winegrowers artificially reproduced the 'Grave' by covering vineyard floors with stones to enhance the diurnal temperature range.
• The soil, of calcareous-dolomitic alluvial origin, is classified as gravelly or sandy-clayey with a coarse skeleton of 20 to 60%.

• The stony surface amplifies the diurnal temperature range, favouring aromatic grapes and perfumed, elegant wines.

• The stony soil amplifies the diurnal temperature range, favouring grapes rich in aromas and perfumed, elegant wines.

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-A0954
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini DOC Friuli Grave