Rosazzo

Rosazzo is an appellation of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.

The signature grape is Friulano, backed by Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Ribolla Gialla.

Vines root into marl and sandstone.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as hillsides.

White wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows dry.

Quality is codified by the DOCG, which is worth reading off the label.

The named areas within are Colli Orientali del Friuli.

Producers worth knowing include Livio Felluga, Ronchi di Manzano and Ronco delle Betulle.

Pour them alongside grilled fish, pasta with cream sauce, fresh salads and goat cheese.

Serve at 10 to 12°C and decant before pouring.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

In the glass.

White: Dry.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOCG

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Livio Felluga 'Abbazia di Rosazzo', Rosazzo DOCG, Italy
• Livio Felluga Terre Alte Bianco, Rosazzo DOCG, Italy
• Ronchi di Manzano 'Brauros' Rosso, Rosazzo DOCG, Italy
• Ronchi di Manzano 'Ellegri' Bianco, Rosazzo DOCG, Italy
• Ronchi di Manzano Rosazzo DOCG, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
• Ronco delle Betulle 'Rosazzo delle Betulle', Rosazzo DOCG, Italy

At the table.

• Grilled fish
• Pasta with cream sauce
• Fresh salads
• Goat cheese

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 10 to 12°C and decant before pouring.
• Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Rosazzo: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Friuli-Venezia Giulia guide.