/friˈulɪ akwilˈɛia/
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Vineyard Area: 410,44 Hectares
- Year Appellation Started: 1975
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Red Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso, Refosco Nostrano
- White Grapes: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia Istriana, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tocai Friulano, Verduzzo Friulano
- 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.