Other Zones in Friuli Colli Orientali DOC(G)
Other Zones in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Wine: White wine
Taste: Dry
Volume: Medium
Min. alcohol: 11%
Storage potential: No saving potential
Whenever there is a label mentioning Friuli Colli Orientali Bianco DOC, it suggests freedom of choice, as this white wine can be made of any white grape from the zone.
The list is pretty long and may include Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco grapes, Picolit, Malvasia, Ribolla Gialla grapes, Pinot Grigio, Resling Renano, Sauvignon, Tocai and Verduzzo grapes. Müller Thurgau and Traminer Aromatico, however, cannot be used.
Often, Friuli Colli Orientali Bianco DOC is a more or less intense straw yellow white wine, with a delicate and harmonious scent, as well as a dry and lively taste.
A Friuli Colli Orientali Bianco Superiore DOC is also available, with 11.5% minimum alcohol content. Also, a barrel-aged Friuli Colli Orientali Bianco Riserva DOC is also produced, with minimum 11% alcohol content and the required aging of 2 years.
The label mentions if the wines are from the subzones of Cialla and Rosazzo.
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Did you know?
That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
So let’s just get one thing straight: at Lombardia (or Lombardy), Italy’s most populated and industrialized region, doesn’t exactly prioritize wine production. Actually, the combined output isn’t that significant, and what is produced is normally consumed locally, especially the wines from Oltrepò Pavese.
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