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The region is situated in Italy\u2019s northeast and borders Slovenia and Austria.<\/p>\n
Friuli Venezia Giulia overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is surrounded by high mountains, enclosing many different landscapes.<\/p>\n
The cooking traditions are influenced by the Slavic, central European and Venetian cultures. The cuisine relies on simple recipes and genuine ingredients.<\/p>\n
The most important typical product of the region is Prosciutto of San Daniele.<\/p>\n
Other typical dishes of the area are polenta or \u201cporcina\u201d.<\/p>\n
The dishes of the area are accompanied by red but mainly white wines. Can mention Refosco, Malvasia, Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Ribolla.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6759″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Venica & Venica has been established in 1930. It is still a family-owned estate with 28 hectares of vines in Collio, near the Slovenian border.<\/p>\n
Today the winery is one of Friuli\u2019s most famous and respected estates. It is well-known for making highly textural and aromatic whites that use little to no wood.<\/p>\n
Venica & Venica\u2019s vineyards are spread over 7 different hills. They are located from 300-400 meters above sea level \u2014 each with its own distinct micro-climate.<\/p>\n
This great terroir provides unique characteristics to each of the vines and creates a wine of great complexity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cPrimar\u00fbl<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 the\u00a0first among the first<\/strong>. In the Friulian language, \u2018Primar\u00fbl\u2019 means firstborn, progenitor, the first among the first. The first of all: the first grapes to be harvested by the founder Daniele Venica and the first must to be vinified. Friulano Doc is the\u00a0most consumed white wine in Friuli<\/strong>, the firstborn in the heart of the people of this land.<\/p>\n On the nose, fruity notes stand out, along with wildflower aromas, and on the finish, the distinctive hint of toasted almond, unique to this grape variety.<\/p>\n