Collio Goriziano is a wine region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
Growers build the wines around Friulano, filling out the blend with Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Ribolla Gialla and Chardonnay, plus four more.
The ground underneath is clay and sandstone.
The climate is varied, running continental, humid and mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal and hills.
White wine and red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bright and structured reds with green notes.
At the table these bottles work with rich seafood dishes, mature cheeses, white truffles and vegetable risottos.
Serve at 8 to 10°C and decant before pouring.
Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
In the glass.
White: Bright.
Red: Structured reds with green notes.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Attems 'Cicinis' Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Borgo Conventi Ribolla Gialla Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Borgo del Tiglio Collio Friulano, Friuli, Italy
- Borgo del Tiglio Collio Malvasia, Friuli, Italy
- Borgo del Tiglio Collio Ronco della Chiesa, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Borgo del Tiglio Collio Sauvignon, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Borgo del Tiglio Studio di Bianco Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Cantina Produttori di Cormons Ribolla Gialla Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
At the table.
- Rich seafood dishes
- Mature cheeses
- White truffles
- Vegetable risottos
- Light red meats
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 8 to 10°C and decant before pouring.
- Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
Nearby regions.
Collio Goriziano: common questions
01.What grapes is Collio Goriziano known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Collio Goriziano make?+
03.Where is Collio Goriziano?+
04.What food goes with Collio Goriziano wine?+
05.How long does Collio Goriziano wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Friuli-Venezia Giulia guide.