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Enjoy
a private and relaxed full-day journey into the most scenic
wine lands of Friuli. Indulge in wine tasting while you
become familiar with the history of the Collio and Colli
Orientali del Friuli vineyards.
Highlights:
- Scenic back roads through the wine lands
- Visit leading estates and boutique
wineries in the Colli Orientali and Collio zones
- Lunch in the wine land
- Excellent wines and wine tasting
Tour description:
Considered one of the three premier wine regions of Italy,
Friuli is widely regarded as the home of Italy's best white
and dessert wines. This tour combines two winemaking areas
that are well known to wine connoisseurs: Colli Orientali
and the Collio, which boast celebrities such as Tocai Friulano,
Ribolla Gialla and the rare Picolit. Chardonnay, Sauvignon
and Pinot grigio are also fine international varieties along
with some reds of excellent quality and taste such as Cabernet,
Schiopettino, Refosco, Merlot and the rare Pignolo.
The tour
starts in Udine itself, leaving the city to the east in
direction of the Colli Orientali wine
district where we'll visit a local winery, learn about
the winemaking process and taste excellent wines before
pausing for lunch at one of the many agriturismos offering
delicious regional food and outstanding wines. We'll then
visit the quaint little town of Cividale del Friuli, known for
its picturesque location on the Natisone river as well as its
ancient history. In the afternoon we'll proceed towards
Cormons, the capital of the Collio wine district and home to
the famous "Wine of Peace", made from the blend of over 500
different types of grapes grown in the "Vineyard of the
World". We'll drive along a spectacular route which runs along
prestigious wine estates and beautiful countryside to reach an
ancient winery located on hilltop from where you can
enjoy enchanting views over a breathtaking landscape while
sipping some of the most prestigious wines of the
region!
A popular tour for those of you wanting an initiation to
Friuli wines on a day full of fun and adventure that will
leave you filled with unforgettable memories!
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