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Friuli (Friuli Venezia Giulia) DOC

The 2016 region-wide DOC that lets producers blend across zones and use the word Friuli on the label, largely built to give Pinot Grigio a regional identity against the Veneto delle Venezie flood. Most wines are clean, fresh varietals: Pinot Grigio with pear and a hint of copper, Friulano with almond and herbs, Sauvignon with citrus and nettle, Refosco with tart black fruit. Ribolla Gialla spumante is a fast-growing sparkling category under this DOC. Quality is solid and prices are friendly.

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Attems
Friuli Pinot Grigio
Frescobaldi-owned, widely distributed; pear, white peach, clean and dry with a slightly coppery tint.
$15 to $20Wine-Searcher
Livio Felluga
Friuli Pinot Grigio
The map-label Pinot Grigio, richer than most with yellow apple and almond; Empson import.
$22 to $28Wine-Searcher
Bastianich
Friuli Friulano Adriatico
Joe Bastianich's easy Friulano; pear, chamomile, bitter almond, and a good intro to the grape.
$16 to $22Wine-Searcher