DOC · since 1973
Friuli Colli Orientali
Wine · PDO · 17 municipalities
Recognised since 1973, the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC spans seventeen northeastern municipalities, including Attimis and Faedis. While most of its Riserva wines require two years of aging, the denomination uniquely singles out the rare Pignolo variety, mandating a strict minimum of four years of aging before it can be marketed. Furthermore, vinification boundaries extend beyond the core zone to allow processing in neighboring Collio DOC communes like Cormons. From dry whites limited to a maximum yield of 11.0 tons per hectare to copper-hued Pinot grigio ramato, these regulations enforce a highly localized and specific viticultural standard.
vitigno di riferimento per vini varietali: Chardonnay, Malvasia (istriana), Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, Ribolla gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon, Friulano, Traminer aromatico, Verduzzo friulano, Cabernet, Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Pignolo, Pinot nero, Refosco dal peduncolo rosso, Refosco (di Faedis), Schioppettino o Tazzelenghe 85%10% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense straw yellow
- Taste
- dry, lively
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Friuli Colli Orientali produced?
- Friuli Colli Orientali is produced in 17 municipalities in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy: Attimis, Buttrio, Cividale del Friuli, Corno di Rosazzo and more.
- What grape is Friuli Colli Orientali made from?
- Friuli Colli Orientali is made from vitigno di riferimento per vini varietali: Chardonnay, Malvasia (istriana), Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, Ribolla gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon, Friulano, Traminer aromatico, Verduzzo friulano, Cabernet, Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Pignolo, Pinot nero, Refosco dal peduncolo rosso, Refosco (di Faedis), Schioppettino o Tazzelenghe (min 85%), altre uve a bacca di colore analogo idonee alla coltivazione in provincia di Udine.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Friuli Colli Orientali?
- The minimum alcohol content of Friuli Colli Orientali is 10% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.