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Collio Goriziano Rosso DOC is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with the permitted addition of other local red grapes.
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Although the Traminer Aromatico grape (or Gewürztraminer) has its absolute stronghold in Alto Adige DOC, it may also provide interesting results in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and, in this case, in Collio Goriziano DOC.
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Friuli Colli Orientali Cabernet DOC is a soft, round and pleasant red wine, best if served within the first 2-3 years. The wine is either made from the rarely seen Cabernet Franc or from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes (85-100%) with the permitted addition of local red grapes (0-15%).
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Friuli Colli Orientali Merlot DOC is a rather smooth, soft and versatile red wine, best if served within 1-3 years. Coming from top producers, the barrel-aged type has a 4-5 year aging potential.
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Although the local Pignolo grape (85-100%) had a fairly anonymous existence for several years, the red wine made from this variety, in recent years has emerged as a wine with its own stubborn, individual character. There may be added other local red grapes (0-15%).
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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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