Region

Friuli-Venezia

Italy

The Friuli-Venezia Giulia region is located at the easternmost tip of Italy, sheltered by the Carnic and Julian Alps with Austria to the north, Slovenia to the east, and the Adriatic Sea to the south. It enjoys a moderate continental climate while also being the rainiest region in Italy. Its varied soils include clay, limestone, sand, and river alluvium (in the region of the Po River). Friuli has over 28,000 hectares (the eighth region in terms of production with 1.6 million hectoliters) and its reputation rests on its great white wines, which account for 85% of the region’s wine production. The most well-known appellations are Collio DOC, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, and Venezia Giulia IGT. The most popular white grape varieties are Pinot Grigio, Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon Blanc, and Malvasia. Friuli was the first region in Italy to use temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for the fermentation of white wines. In the 1990s, winemakers produced orange wines (also called maceration wines) from white grapes that underwent prolonged maceration with the skins, allowing the must to extract an orange color and tannins. This winemaking method was highly successful and spread worldwide. The main red grape varieties are Merlot, Refosco (Peduncolo Rosso, Nostrano, and Terrano), and Schioppettino. It wasn’t until the late 1970s that the latter acquired a “legal” status allowing it to be vinified. Although not widely planted, it is gaining popularity as it produces wines with aromas of black pepper, black cherry, and balsamic. Despite a less pronounced color, these wines offer depth and complexity. Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a unique and diverse wine region, with numerous indigenous grape varieties that allow winemakers to compose a symphony of fresh, vibrant, and luminous wines.

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Chablis 1er Cru Forêts

73,25$

Louis Michel & Fils

Burgundy, France

White

Coming soon to SAQ

Riesling Altengarten

62,50$

Domaine Mann – Vignoble des 3 terres

Alsace, France

White

Coming soon for private import

Schioppettino di Prepotto

29,95$

Vigna Lenuzza

Friuli-Venezia, Italy

Red

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Aligoté Bourgogne

34,50$

Vincent Bouzereau

Burgundy, France

White

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St-Aubin Premier Cru Les Murgers des Dents de chien

Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet

White

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La Douze

23,95$

Domaine La Réméjeanne

Red

At the SAQ

Brunello di Montalcino

117,95$

San Polino

Tuscany, Italy

Red

Coming soon for private import

Campo Quadro

82,50$

Punset

Piedmont, Italy

Coming soon to SAQ

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Blanchot Dessus

Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet

White

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Moulin des Costes Rosé

32,50$

Domaines Bunan

Provence, France

Pink

At the SAQ

Bourgogne Origines

60,50$

Domaine Jean Fournier

White

Coming soon for private import

Givry 1er Cru Clos Jus

71,50$

Domaine Ragot

Burgundy, France

Red

Coming soon for private import