Also known as Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Italy's white-wine powerhouse — and the birthplace of modern orange wine.
In the far north-east, bordering Slovenia, Friuli combines Alpine cool with Adriatic breezes. It is famous for precise, textured whites from both local grapes (Friulano, Ribolla Gialla) and international ones, and for pioneering skin-contact orange wines.
Country
Italy
Climate
Cool, between the Alps and the Adriatic
Key grapes
Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc
Areas to know
4
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Collio
Hillside whites of real texture
Colli Orientali
Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and sweet Picolit
Friuli Grave
Flat, great-value varietals
Carso
Rocky limestone coast — orange wines
What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Friuli makes some of Italy's best whites — crisp but with real texture. It's also where modern orange wine began.”
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