Friuli Aquileia

Friuli Aquileia is one of the many wines made in the Italian province of Udine. It was granted its DOC status in 1975 and can be blended Bianco, Rosso, Rosato, Sauvignon or Cabernet or made from a minimum of 90% of one of the specific varietals Chardonnay, Malvasia Istriana, Müller Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Riesling, Tocai Friulano, Traminer Aromatico or Verduzzo Friulano. To be called novello requires a minimum alcohol content of 10.5%. If the wine has an alcohol content of at least 11% it can be called superiore. If the grapes were harvested after November 11th, the wine has an alcohol content of at least 12% and it was aged at least 2 years it can be called riserva.