This large DOC in the Friuli region of north-east Italy is famous for white wines of finesse and crispness. Named for its … gravelly soil, the region contains approximately 4300ha of vineyards between the Alps and the Adriatic sea.
Viticulture here dates back to the Romans, who recognised the prime growing conditions. The stones beneath the vines reflect heat onto the fruit during the day and provide steady warmth into the evening, maintaining a constant microclimate perfect for ripening grapes.