Top 100 wines of Colli Orientali del Friuli - Page 5

Discover the top 100 best wines of Colli Orientali del Friuli of Colli Orientali del Friuli as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Colli Orientali del Friuli and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Colli Orientali del Friuli

The wine region of Colli Orientali del Friuli is located in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Livio Felluga or the Domaine Moschioni produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli Orientali del Friuli are Merlot, Schioppettino and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli Orientali del Friuli often reveals types of flavors of cherry, almonds or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of cream, citrus or apples.

In the mouth of Colli Orientali del Friuli is a powerful. We currently count 205 estates and châteaux in the of Colli Orientali del Friuli, producing 1244 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Colli Orientali del Friuli go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Colli Orientali del Friuli

wines from the region of Colli Orientali del Friuli go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of soy and shrimp noodles, monkfish tail with coconut milk and curry or franco-comtois beef.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Colli Orientali del Friuli

On the nose in the region of Colli Orientali del Friuli often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices. In the mouth in the region of Colli Orientali del Friuli is a powerful.

News from the vineyard of Colli Orientali del Friuli

Benanti – Historical interpreters of Etna’s soul

Benanti’s roots in Sicily date back to 1734, when a member of the Bolognese family was sent to the island by Vittorio Amedeo d’Aosta. 250 years later, inspired by the local viticultural heritage and dramatic landscape, Giuseppe Benanti (1944-2023) began producing wine from indigenous Etna grapes. Those first vintages shaped what has been the mission of the family ever since: creating wines that celebrate the terroir and soul of Etna, in all its complexity and depth. Through research and experien ...

Rare Lynch-Bages auction with ‘mythical’ 1961 is 100% sold

Strong demand for Château Lynch-Bages wines from collectors in Europe, US and Asia helped ensure all 342 lots in the London-based auction were sold, said Sotheby’s. Total sales at the 25 March event hit £877,826 ($1.16m), eclipsing a pre-sale high estimate of just under £700,000. It’s another sign of a strong auction market, and of Lynch-Bages’ popularity; this Pauillac-based Bordeaux estate owned by the Cazes family has long been known for punching above its fifth growth status in the 1855 Clas ...

Piedmont wine tour: Last places available

Superb wine, excellent food, plenty of culture and closed-door access to some of Piedmont’s hidden gems. If you love wine, there’s not much more you could want from a holiday. Our highly sought-after seven-day wine tour is filling up fast so we wanted to give you the chance to secure your spot before it’s too late. Led by Decanter’s Italy correspondent, Michaela Morris, this tour promises to showcase the very best of the iconic Piedmont wine region. From fine dining to indulging in l ...