Friuli Grave (also ''Grave del Friuli'') is a

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wine region within Friuli-Venezia Giulia.Friuli Grave
Italian Wine Central The area has 16,000 acres (6500ha) of vineyards. The appellation is most known for

white wine White wine is a wine that is fermented without skin contact. The colour can be straw-yellow, yellow-green, or yellow-gold. It is produced by the alcoholic fermentation of the non-coloured pulp of grapes, which may have a skin of any colour. ...

s made from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,

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and Friulano. Pinot Grigio is the most important wine of the appellation, but some red wines are also produced under the Friuli Grave DOC. Reds include from the

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varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, along with local variety

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is a red Italian wine grape grown predominantly in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeast Italy. The grape is a variety in the Refosco family (which also includes e.g. Terrano) and derives its name from its re ...

.Friuli Grave
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Wine regions of Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia Italian DOC {{italy-stub