History
Viticulture has existed in the area since the time of the Romans. In 1866, during the Risorgimento, the region was united with Italy. In the 1970s, the white wines of the region began to receive international attention due to innovations in winemaking techniques that produced fresher, more vibrant white wines. In the 1980s, winemakers in the Colli Orientali del Friuli focused on increasing the quality of their red wine production. Following in the footsteps of the "Super Tuscan" producers, Friuli winemakers decided to produce red wines outside of DOC regulations under the vino da tavola designation. Fuller bodied white wines made from Chardonnay and Pinot bianco fermented in oak were also sold under vino da tavola to distinguish them from the crisp, lighter white wines that Colli Orientali del Friuli is typically associated with.
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