Grapes and Wine
The white wine production of the Colli Orientali del Friuli is dominated by the Friulano grape which accounts for nearly a third of the region's vineyard plantings. Other important white wine varieties include Sauvignon blanc, Pinot grigio, Verduzzo, Pinot bianco and Ribolla Gialla. The Picolit grape is the primary grape for sweet wines and is the main grape behind two of the regions DOCGs. Red wines account for around 35% of the region's entire production and is centered around the towns of Buttrio, Cividale del Friuli and Manzano. Merlot is the leading red wine variety followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot noir, Pignolo, Refosco, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and Schioppettino.
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