A term most commonly used for wines from the original, classic part of a DOC(G) region. In most cases, these types have stricter condition, for example a higher alcohol content.
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Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the smallest of the so-called “Tre Venezie”, which includes the regions Trentino, Veneto and Friuli. The names ‘Friuli’ and ‘Giulia’ refer to Julius Caesar. ‘Friuli’ derives from the Latin ‘forum julii’, modern city Cividale, and Giulia derives from Julius (Caesar).
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