Collio Goriziano / Collio DOC

Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1968

Vineyard Area: 886 ha / 2,188 acres (2021)

Production: 53,500 hl / 594,200 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Chardonnay, Friulano, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia, Müller-Thurgau, Picolit, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Pinot Nero

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh): Any proportions of Chardonnay, Friulano, Malvasia Istriana, Picolit, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and/or Welschriesling (aka Riesling Italico); maximum 15% Gewürztraminer and/or Müller-Thurgau
Chardonnay (Wh): Minimum 85% Chardonnay + OAWG
Friulano (Wh): Minimum 85% Friulano + OAWG
Malvasia (Wh): Minimum 85% Malvasia Istriana + OAWG
Müller-Thurgau (Wh): Minimum 85% Müller-Thurgau + OAWG
Picolit (WhSw): Minimum 85% Picolit + OAWG
Pinot Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Bianco + OAWG
Pinot Grigio (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Grigio + OAWG
Ribolla Gialla (Wh): Minimum 85% Ribolla Gialla + OAWG
Riesling (Wh): Minimum 85% Riesling + OAWG
Riesling Italico (Wh): Minimum 85% Welschriesling + OAWG
Sauvignon (Wh): Minimum 85% Sauvignon Blanc + OAWG
Traminer Aromatico (Wh): Minimum 85% Gewürztraminer + OAWG
Riserva (Bianco, white varietals except Picolit)

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and/or Pinot Nero
Cabernet (Rd): Any proportions of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and/or Carmenère
Cabernet Franc (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc + OARG
Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG
Pinot Nero (Rd): Minimum 85% Pinot Nero + OARG
Riserva (Rosso, red varietals)

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 11.5%, except 14.0% (potential) for Picolit
Aging: For white riservas, minimum 20 months (ERD = July 1, V+2); for red riservas, minimum 30 months, including 6 months in barrel (ERD = May 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011

Notes:

Note: The leading styles produced, in descending order, are Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon, Ribolla Gialla, and Friulano, which collectively represent three quarters of the DOC’s production.