/friˈulɪ kˈɔllɪ orientˈalɪ/
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Vineyard Area: 1.966,10 Hectares
- Year Appellation Started: 1970
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Red Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmènere, Merlot, Pignolo, Pinot Nero, Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso, Refosco Nostrano, Schioppettino, Tazzelenghe
- White Grapes: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia Istriana, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tocai Friulano, Verduzzo Friulano
- White (Bianco)
- Rosso (Red)
- Still White Wine: minimum 85% Chardonnay or Malvasia Istriana or Pinot Bianco or Pinot Grigio or Ribolla Gialla or Riesling Renano or Sauvignon Blanc or Tocai Friulano or Traminer Aromatico or Verduzzo Friulano + maximum 15% of other grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label.
- Still Red Wine: minimum 85% Cabernet (Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and Carmènere) or Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc or Merlot or Pignolo or Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso or Refosco Nostrano or Schioppettino or Tazzelenghe + maximum 15% of other grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label.
- Total Production: 91.854 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC is located in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. The vineyards are situated in the eastern hills of the region, near the borders with Slovenia and Austria.
- The soils in Colli Orientali del Friuli are diverse, primarily consisting of marl and sandstone, known locally as “ponca.” This soil composition contributes to the minerality and complexity of the wines.