Friulano
White wine grape variety
Also known as Tai Friulano, Sauvignonasse, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignon Vert
Friulano is a white wine grape with signature aromas of marzipan, white peach, almond. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for peach/pear fruit with subtle almond bitterness in a dry textural palate.
- Check acidity as medium and structure as fuller than very lean aromatic whites.
Confidence signals
- Peach-apple and almond finish signature
- Medium-plus body with moderate acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Friuli · Collio · Colli Orientali del Friuli
- Classic styles: Textural Friulian white with almond finish · Dry medium-plus bodied northeastern Italian white
Common questions
Is Friulano a red or white grape variety?
Friulano is a white wine grape variety.
What does Friulano smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Friulano include marzipan, white peach and almond. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Friulano?
Documented tells for Friulano: Look for peach/pear fruit with subtle almond bitterness in a dry textural palate. and Check acidity as medium and structure as fuller than very lean aromatic whites..
What is Friulano most often confused with in blind tasting?
Friulano is most commonly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc and Ribolla Gialla. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Friulano grown?
Classic regions for Friulano include Friuli, Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli.