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Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a wine region in the far north-eastern corner of Italy, its landscape characterized by coastal flatlands, mountains and plateaux. The region is bound by the borders with Austria and Slovenia (to the north and east respectively), which follow the contours of the eastern Alps. The most significant mountains in this area are the Julian Alps, whence the Giulia appendix in the region's name. To the south lies the Gulf of Trieste (the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea), and the winelands of Veneto spread for miles to the west.

The region's wines stand out noticeably from other Italian wines: they are made using mostly non-traditional grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Bianco, but also some quintessentially Italian grapes such as Pinot Grigio and the region's own Picolit. The resulting wine varies depending on whether it's made in the Mediterranean climate in the south or the alpine continental climate in the north; typically it is fresh and fruity in style, as might be expected from a cool-climate wine zone. Friuli's signature white grape Friulano creates classic example of these refreshing wines. It was once known as Tocai Friulano but misleading associations with Hungary's prestigious Tokaji wine prompted a change under international law (it is now simply called Tai). Another indigenous grape used to create crisp, lively wines styles is Verduzzo, which is used widely around the region.

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Guerra Albano Ribolla Gialla

R 370.00

Made from Ribolla Gialla grapes grown in Torreano di Cividale (Udine). Intensely scented with hints of apple, pineapple and citrus. Dry, round and velvety on the palate with hints of...

Guerra Albano Sauvignon Blanc

R 370.00

Made from 15-20 years old Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in Torreano di Cividale (Udine). Intensely aromatic, lively and with a distinctive personality, eminently suitable as an aperitif and for a...

Zorzettig Friulano

R 270.00

Zorzettig Friulano is fragrant and fruity with broom blossom, apple and apricot, honey, butter and almonds on the nose. On the palate, it has an elegant grip with hints of...

Zorzettig Malvasia MYO

R 495.00

Zorzettig Malvasia MYO has acacia, cooked apple, lemon, honey and aniseed on the nose. On the palate, medium-to full-bodied, zesty, spiced and flavourful, with white-pulp fruit and white currants. Brand:...

Zorzettig Refosco

R 270.00

Zorzettig Refosco is ripe and spicy, with notes of violets, plums, and strawberries, cinchona and other balsamic leaves on the nose. Well-structured and fresh on the palate with dark peppery...

Zorzettig Ribolla Gialla

R 270.00

Zorzettig Ribolla Gialla has fine, mineral aromas with balsamic traces and clear suggestions of aromatic herbs on the nose. Mineral, pulpy and crunchy on the palate with hints of golden...

Zorzettig Sauvignon Blanc

R 270.00

Zorzettig Sauvignon Blanc has aromatic herbs, tomato vine, acacia flowers, golden apple, pear, peach, white grapefruit and tropical fruit on the nose. Full and harmonious yet crisp tangy palate with...