The Verduzzo Friulano
Grape
Similar to Verduzzo, Verduzzo Friulano refers specifically to wines made from the Verduzzo grape in the Friuli region, emphasizing the grape's regional identity. These wines can range from dry to sweet, with sweet styles showing concentrated flavors of honey, ripe yellow fruits, and almond.
Verduzzo Friulano
Grape History
Verduzzo Friulano is a white wine grape variety that has a rich history and a growing popularity among wine enthusiasts. Its origins can be traced back to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in northeastern Italy, where it has been cultivated for centuries.
The Verduzzo Friulano grape is known for its thick skin and high sugar content, which makes it ideal for producing sweet wines. It is often used in the production of dessert wines, such as Verduzzo Friulano Passito, a sweet wine made from grapes that have been dried on the vine to concentrate their flavors.
In addition to sweet wines, Verduzzo Friulano is also used to produce dry white wines that exhibit crisp acidity and floral aromas. These dry wines are typically aged in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels to preserve the freshness and fruitiness of the grape.
Verduzzo Friulano is predominantly grown in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, where it thrives in the region's cool climate and hilly terrain. The grape is also cultivated in other parts of Italy, as well as in Slovenia and Croatia.
One interesting fact about Verduzzo Friulano is that it is a parent grape of the popular Italian variety, Verduzzo Trevigiano, which is grown in the Veneto region of Italy. This genetic connection highlights the importance of Verduzzo Friulano in the history and development of Italian wine.
As for the future of Verduzzo Friulano, there is growing interest in the grape variety both in Italy and on the international wine market. Its versatility in producing both sweet and dry wines makes it a versatile and appealing choice for winemakers and consumers alike. With its ability to express the terroir of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, Verduzzo Friulano is likely to continue to gain popularity and recognition in the world of wine.
In conclusion, Verduzzo Friulano is a grape variety with a long history, unique characteristics, and promising future. Its role in producing a range of wines, from sweet to dry, showcases its versatility and appeal to wine lovers worldwide. Whether enjoyed as a dessert wine or a crisp white, Verduzzo Friulano is a grape variety that continues to captivate and delight those who appreciate quality wine.
Introduction
Hello, my name is Franklin Laurel - Welcome!
I started drinking wine in 1992 when I was in my early twenties and recently married. Like many other young Southern Californians, it started out with White Zinfandel. As we were a couple of young DINKs just beginning life together, and on a budget, our go-to-wine was Sutter Home White Zinfandel, which tasted a lot like wine coolers and probably cost at the time $2.49. If we really were going to splurge, we would step it up and buy Beringer White Zinfandel for $2.99. Those were the days....
After a little time, we decided to get fancy. We stepped up our game and bought some wonderful 2-Buck Chuck from Trader Joe's. The Charles Shaw (Trader Joe's Exclusive Label) wine, also known as 2-Buck-Chuck extended our pallet into Reds for only $1.99 a bottle. Over the years we continued to grow in our understanding of wine (finally ran into some good wine) and we slowly kept buying better and better bottles.
Our first wine club purchase was from Kenwood's Vineyards, in Kenwood, California located in Sonoma Valley, right next to the famous Napa Valley. I began to learn about tobacco leather, and earthiness, and lots of other strange terminology when tasting their signature Zinfandels (of the red variety). So that is how it all began.
Fast forward a couple decades, and we have been members of five different wine clubs, and now have a passion for California's red wines. My favorite by far is Cabernet Sauvignon, while my wife fancies a good Syrah, Malbec, or Merlot - but she also loves the smell of a wine barrel room, which is all about the notes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
As I come across great wine resources and useful information that I find in planning my own wine trips, I will share here for anyone that might stumble across my humble website.
Cheers! - Franklin Laurel