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Varietal: Tocai Friulano
The straw yellow wines made from the Tocai Fruiliano grape have been popular for centuries, and in their native home of Friulia in northern Italy, they are greatly prized and perfectly matched with the stunning seafood the region is home to. The Tocai Fruiliano varietal grape grows well in northern Italy, where the vines thrive on the well drained hillsides which receive plenty of sunshine, and the vines have also been successfully cultivated in the New World, where they are commonly known as Sauvignon Vert. Generally, Tocai Fruiliano produces wines which have a strong set of flavours, ranging from bright and fresh citrus, to softer orchard fruit, peach and pear notes. They are most commonly recognised by their powerful aroma of wild flowers.
Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an important Italian wine region, situated high in the northernmost parts of the country, and close to the Slovenian and Austrian borders. As such, there is a considerable Germanic influence on the wines of this region, with varietals such as Riesling growing alongside Italian classics such as Pinot Grigio. The finest wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia are considered to be those which capture the alpine essence of the region, with its pine scented terroirs and crystal mountain waters which run down from the mountains. There are also several interesting lesser known grape varietals processed in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which gives the region a unique wine culture which the local wine makers are immensely proud of, and which makes the region a fascinating one to explore.
Country: Italy
It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.