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Friuli Aquileia DOC

  • Year Appellation Started: 1975
  • Appellation Last modified: 2014
  • Sparkling
  • White (Bianco)
  • Rosso (Red)
  • Rosato
  • Sparkling: 100% Chardonnay.
  • Still White Wine: 100% Tocai Friulano or Pinot Bianco or Pinot Grigio or Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc or Traminer Aromatico or Chardonnay or Verduzzo Friulano or Malvasia Istriana or Müller-Thurgau for monovarietal label. Minimum 50% Tocai Friulano + maximum 50% other white grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region with exception of Traminer Aromatico and Müller-Thrugau.
  • Still Red Wine: 100% Merlot or Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon or Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso for monovarietal label. Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon for “Cabernet”. Minimum 90% Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso + maximum 10% Refosco Nostrano. Minimum 50% Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso + maximum 50% other red grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
  • Still Rosato Wine: any mix of white and red grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
  • Total Production: 26.232 Hectolitres
  • White Wine: N/A
  • Rose Wine: N/A
  • Red Wine: N/A
  • The region is named after the ancient city of Aquileia, one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire. Aquileia was a major hub for trade and culture and played a crucial role in the spread of viticulture in the area.
  • The city of Aquileia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its archaeological significance, including well-preserved Roman ruins. The winemaking traditions in the area date back to Roman times, making it one of Italy’s oldest wine-producing regions.

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