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Friuli-Venezia Giulia is located in the northeast corner of Italy, bordering Austria and Slovenia.  The Julian Alps, named for Julius Caesar, preside over the northern landscape, while the south is comprised of villages and towns leading to the Gulf of Trieste. Being as close as it is to the country’s border, it’s historically been a veritable magnet for invasions, by everyone from Attila the Hun to Napoleon. In the 18th century, Charles of Hapsburg opened up Trieste and Fiume as “free trade” ports. But this only served to give Austria access to the Meditterranean and make these trade hubs very prosperous while the rest of the region was steeped in poverty. But after World War II, areas rich in agricultural traditions were able to benefit from the rise in modern industry and the region as a whole rose from its downtrodden past. 
 
The Alps and Adriatic sea are the region’s great climate moderators. Mountainous DOCS to the north and east benefit Read more »

The Seductive Reds of Friuli Venezia-Giulia

I remember my first few encounters with Friulian reds. I adored them instantly. The wines possess freshness and cheerful purpose. Brisk acidity focuses the wines and feisty, sometimes bracing tannins add a vivid crunch. Earthy, woodsy components play a...

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Pinot Grigio Under $15

One thing you learn quickly when you get to taste as many wines as I do is that there is only a loose correlation between price and quality. Paying more for a wine certainly doesn’t guarantee a better wine, but when you move from one price point to ano...

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Le Vigne di Zamo Colli Orientali del Friuli Ronco Dei (2000)

Winery: Le Vigne di Zamò
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Colli Orientali Del Friuli
Type: Table Wines
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solomania9

Lovely yellow/reddish tan faded color. Leather and earthy cherries on the nose. Medium body and acidity. Nicely tannic finish with a slight fungal cherry note and a fruity dirty finish. Really enjoyable.

Albola Pinot Grigio Friuli Aquileia (2007)

Winery: Castello D'Albola
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Friuli Aquileia
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Type: Table Wines
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ttutony

Stone fruit character with apple and pear. Smooth mouthfeel with good acidity.

Le Vigne di Zamò Pinot Grigio Colli Orientali del Friuli (2006)

Winery: Le Vigne di Zamò
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Colli Orientali Del Friuli
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Type: Table Wines
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tabednar

Chilled before serving. One of the darker white wines I have seen with an almost copper color. Medium bodied with a smooth, creamy mouth feel. Aromas and tastes of peach and honey. Powerful acidity but well-balanced by the fruit presence with a nice fi...

Girolamo Dorigo Refosco Colli Orientali del Friuli (2004)

Winery: Girolamo Dorigo
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Colli Orientali Del Friuli
Varietal: Refosco
Type: Table Wines
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kcovo

A nice sipping wine.

Livio Felluga Tocai Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli (2007)

Winery: Livio Felluga
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Colli Orientali Del Friuli
Varietal: Tocai Friulano
Type: Table Wines
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babylonfalling

A wine that leads itself towards finishing the bottle easily. Fresh, fun, beautiful weight and texture, nice lees stiring, clean nose (more floral then fruity) and finish. Great wine

Azienda Agricola Plozner Pinot Nero Friuli Grave (2007)

Winery: Plozner
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Friuli Grave
Varietal: Pinot Nero
Color: Red Wines
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Christy Canterbury MW

This is a delicate Pinot Nero at 12.5 percent alcohol. The aromas are subtle yet invitingly complex. Red cherries, ripe field strawberries, mushrooms and truffles all play roles. The tannins glide across the palate and the bright acidity is well integr...

Col Longone Cavaliere di Sfelz Fruili Grave Rosso (2001)

Winery: Col Longone
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Friuli Grave
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Type: Table Wines
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ttutony

Big herbal scents accompanying a somewhat oak-laced cabernet sauvignon nose. The longer the wine sat in the glass, the more merlot character showed up. Good fruit on the palate with berry and black currant. The acidity kind of jumped out at me at fi...

Livio Felluga Tocai Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli (2007)

Winery: Livio Felluga
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Colli Orientali Del Friuli
Varietal: Tocai Friulano
Type: Table Wines
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Philip

Beautifully complex nose of mint, chick pea and bay leaf. Thick, viscous oily character. Really well oaked. Beautiful

Borgo Dei Vassalli Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo (2003)

Winery: Borgo Dei Vassalli
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Friuli Isonzo
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Type: Table Wines
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jaye

Enjoyed with seafood dinner at "Java Moon Cafe" (BYOB). Married well with the Tilapia. Good, inexpensive wine to accompany a light meal. [85]

Conti Brandolini d'Adda Friuli Grave Vistorta (2002)

Winery: Brandolini
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Friuli Grave
Varietal: Merlot
Type: Table Wines
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jasonkauf

Not much change from mid-palate to finish, but it is a sweet finish. Subtle oak for me.

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Lagaria Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT
Winery: Lagaria
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezie Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Notes: Soba (Japanese buckwheat) noodles and powdered wasabi are available in the Asian food section of well-stocked supermarkets as well as in Asian markets; bonito flakes are available in Asian m... Read more »

Kris Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT
Winery: Kris
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezie Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Pumpkin Roll

Prep: 25 min., Bake: 15 min., Chill: 3 hrs. Read more »

Franz Haas Pinot Grigio
Winery: Franz Haas
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezie Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Sausage and Cabbage Soup

Notes: Don't substitute a dark ale or stout for the light beer here; it can be too bitter. For quick preparation, buy a package of shredded cabbage and sliced carrots. Chop the onion and garlic whi... Read more »

Danzante Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT
Winery: Danzante
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezie Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Roasted Squash Soup with Turkey Croquettes

Leftover turkey, breadcrumbs, and egg combine to make crisp croquettes that nestle in velvety squash soup. Panko breadcrumbs are extracrisp, but you can use plain dry breadcrumbs, if you prefer. Read more »

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT
Winery: Ecco Domani
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezie Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Vegetable Soup

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Castello di Gabbiano Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT
Winery: Castello Di Gabbiano
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezie Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken-Garbanzo Salad

Prep: 18 minutes. Instead of serving this Mediterranean-style salad with pita wedges, make sandwiches. Spoon about 1/2 cup into pita halves lined with extra spinach leaves. Read more »

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT
Winery: Ecco Domani
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezie Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Orecchiette with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil

Taking its cue from Italy's insalata caprese, this easy dish combines fresh mozzarella cheese with basil and tomatoes. Choose the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes for this sensational pasta salad. Read more »

Campanile Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio Campanile
Winery: Campanile
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Friuli Grave
Type: Table Wines

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Polenta with Pancetta and Sage

NOTES: Pancetta is available in many supermarkets and at Italian groceries. Garnish the polenta with sprigs of fresh sage or with fried sage leaves. Read more »

Albola Pinot Grigio Friuli Aquileia
Winery: Castello D'Albola
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Friuli Aquileia
Type: Table Wines

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Tamale Tarts

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Tiziano Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT
Winery: Tiziano
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezie Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Mushroom Crepes Chasseur

Chasseur (French for hunter) often refers to a brown sauce of mushrooms, shallots, and wine that's served with game. Here, the hunter is in search of mushrooms. Use any combination of mushrooms you... Read more »

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