Friuli Venezia Giulia is a land extraordinarily suited to the production of quality white wines . The excellences are mostly distributed on the hills that form the splendid theatre protected by the Julian Alps that extends along the entire eastern border until it reaches the Adriatic. But most of the vineyards are found in the vast plain, where much of the territory is now dedicated to the Glera for Prosecco .
The wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The whites
However, it is Pinot Grigio that dominates in terms of area, and it is curious to note that it is the most produced but also the least consumed wine in the region, where the daily glass remains the beloved Friulano . The real phenomenon of recent years, however, is that of Ribolla Gialla . In little more than a decade, vineyards and production have increased tenfold. Ribolla, rich in acidity, gives excellent still wines, excellent sparkling wines and great wines when it comes from excellent terroirs such as Collio . In the area bordering Slovenia it is still treated with ancestral methods and subjected to long periods of maceration on the skins. The result is wines with a deep color, intriguing to the nose and decidedly engaging to taste.
Regarding Pinot Grigio, there is also a tendency among many producers to return to the traditional “coppery” appearance that the wine takes on even with just a few hours of contact with the skins, and expresses unique and unmistakable varietal characteristics. The production of Pinot Nero is also increasing exponentially, especially at the request of Prosecco producers for the Rosé version.
The wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The reds
Speaking of reds, we cannot fail to mention Refosco , the most widespread native variety in the region, along with Schioppettino , which has found its ideal habitat in the Prepotto area. Pignolo and Tazzelenghe are rare and precious gems, but it is always the white wines that enhance the territory and win the prizes.
Three Glasses 2025 of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The Awarded Wines
In fact, there are 25 wines awarded the Tre Bicchieri in the Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia 2025 guide, and among these only one red, the excellent Schioppettino ’21 by Teresa Raiz from the Colli Orientali.
- Braide Alte ’22 Livon
- Capo Martino ’22 Jermann
- Chardonnay ’19 Vigne del Malina
- Collio Bianco Broy ’22 Eugenio Collavini
- Collio Bianco Fosarin ’22 Ronco dei Tassi
- Collio Bianco Luna di Ponca ’21 Tenuta Borgo Conventi
- Collio Bianco Stare Brajde Uve Autoctone ’22 Muzic
- Collio Bianco Uve Autoctone ’22 Cantina Produttori Cormòns
- Collio Chardonnay Ris. ’19 Primosic
- Collio Friulano Kaj Ris. ’21 Paraschos
- Collio Malvasia ’23 Doro Princic
- Collio Sauvignon ’23 Tiare – Roberto Snidarcig
- Collio Sauvignon Extempore ’18 Venica & Venica
- Eclisse ’22 La Roncaia
- FCO Bianco Myò I Fiori di Leonie ’21 Zorzettig
- FCO Biancosesto ’22 Tunella
- FCO Friulano Masiero Ris. ’21 Torre Rosazza
- FCO Schioppettino ’21 Teresa Raiz
- Friuli Aquileia Pinot Bianco Opimio ’20 Ca’ Bolani
- Friuli Isonzo Bianco Flor di Uis ’22 Vie di Romans
- Friuli Isonzo Friulano I Ferretti ’22 Tenuta Luisa
- Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio Gris ’22 Lis Neris
- Friuli Pinot Bianco ’23 Le Monde
- Kronos Vitovska ’18 Bajta – Fattoria Carsica
- Rosazzo Terre Alte ’21 Livio Felluga
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