Continuing our journey to discover the wine producers of Italy, today we are in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, a region known worldwide for its varied artistic, cultural and architectural heritage.
White wines of Friuli: list of the most famous
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is known, thanks to its geographical conformation, its soils and climate, for the production of red and white wines.
Red wines of Friuli: the best known
The history and culture of this wonderful Italian region can also be found in Friulian red wines. Among the most known red berried varieties, we find autochthonous alternatives such as Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Terrano, Schioppettino, Merlot, Pignolo, Tazzelenghe and imported as Pinot Noir.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia: the producers selected by UFarmer
Vigneti di Vigna Petrussa Vineyard – UFarmer
Vigna Petrussa, in Albana in the beautiful town of Prepotto, mother land of Schioppettino, is led by Hilde Petrussa since 1995. This company prefers the cultivation of native vines with traditional methods and innovative techniques that respect the environment and the territory. The position of Vigna Petrussa, in the Judrio valley, allows the production of wines that over the years have received several awards from Italian and international juries and titles. The production of Friuli wine di Vigna Petrussa wine includes Vino bianco Friulano, Picolit, Schioppettino di Prepotto and Ribolla Gialla.
Find out more about Vigna Petrussa, click here, and about the adoption of its vineyards and wines, click here.
Land of Catello di Buttrio – UFarmer
Another Friulian reality hosted in the marketplace of UFarmer is Castello di Buttrio. In this land cultivated with vines since the Middle Ages, the ancient castle, built around the 11th century, was rebuilt around 1600. In Castello di Buttrio there are precious vineyards dating back to the 30s, 40s and early 50s with high and austere vines, cultivated in Friulano, Merlot, Verduzzo, Malvasia and Ribolla. The wines that you can adopt from Castello di Buttrio are Sauvignon, Marburg Merlot and Chardonnay.
Find out more about Castello di Buttrio, click here, and about the wines to be adopted, click here.
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