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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Friulano is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Friuli, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, almond, floral and minerality.
The regions that matter for it are Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, productive vigour and a preference for prefers drier sites.
Watch for the synonyms: Sauvignon Vert, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignonasse and Tai.
At the table it suits pan-fried white fish with lemon butter and capers, prosciutto with rocket and mozzarella and roast chicken with thyme stuffing.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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pan-fried white fish with lemon butter and capers
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prosciutto with rocket and mozzarella
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roast chicken with thyme stuffing
Also labelled.
Sauvignon Vert, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignonasse, Tai.
Bottles to look for.
- Bastianich Plus Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Bastianich Vigne Orsone Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Borgo Conventi Collio Friulano, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Borgo del Tiglio Collio Friulano, Friuli, Italy
- Borgo del Tiglio Collio Ronco della Chiesa, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Damijan Podversic Nekaj Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Due del Monte Friulano Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- I Clivi di Ferdinando Zanusso 'Clivi Galea' Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Friulano: common questions
01.What does Friulano taste like?+
Friulano tastes of citrus, almond, floral and minerality. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Friulano from?+
Friulano originates in Friuli, Italy.
03.Where is Friulano grown?+
The key regions for Friulano are Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto.
04.What food pairs with Friulano?+
Pour it with pan-fried white fish with lemon butter and capers, prosciutto with rocket and mozzarella and roast chicken with thyme stuffing.
05.What else is Friulano called?+
Friulano is also labelled Sauvignon Vert, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignonasse and Tai.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.