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Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG

Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Synopsis

History: Formerly part of the Colli Orientali del Friuli (now Friuli Colli Orientali) DOC; established as a DOCG in 2006

Vineyard Area: 42 ha / 104 acres (2019)

Production: 310 hl / 3,420 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
  • Bianco (WhSw): Minimum 85% Picolit + OANWG
  • Bianco from subzone Cialla only (WhSw): 100% Picolit
  • Riserva (subzone Cialla only)

Subzones and Other Geographic Terms

  • Cialla

Significant Production Rules

  • Grapes may be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 13.0% (14.0% for Cialla and Cialla Riserva)
  • Minimum alcohol level: 15.0% (potential) for Bianco; 16.0% (potential) for Cialla and Cialla Riserva
  • Aging: For Bianco, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = September 1, V+1); for Cialla, minimum approx. 2 years (ERD = September 1, V+2); for Cialla Riserva, minimum 4 years (ERD = November 1, V+4)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

03/07/2014

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