Some of the very best white wines in all of Italy can be found in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. And whilst it’s not the most well-known, only Piedmont and Tuscany pick up more awards. The most prestigious wines all come from the two main DOC zones, Collio and Colli Orientali de Friuli, with the most widely planted and signature grape variety being Fruilano, a classic example of refreshing and aromatic dry whites from this area. International varieties are very common here, with large volumes of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc, alongside popular local varieties including white Picolit and Verduzzo, and red varietals Refesco and Schioppentino. It’s also worth mentioning Friuli-Venezia Giulia is known for innovation, even producing good quality orange wine!
