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Friulano

Friulano is a white grape variety primarily grown in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, where it was formerly known as Tocai Friulano until EU regulations prohibited the use of 'Tocai' to avoid confusion with Hungary's Tokaji wines. The grape produces medium-bodied wines with moderate acidity characterized by almond notes, apple, citrus, and subtle floral aromas, often with a distinctive bitter almond finish. Friulano thrives in the cool Alpine-influenced climate of Friuli, producing elegant, food-friendly white wines that are typically unoaked to preserve their fresh fruit character.

Primary Regions
Friuli, Veneto
Wines Available
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Perfect Pairings for Friulano

Discover dishes that beautifully complement Friulano wines

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White truffle dishes

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Main Course

White truffle dishes offer an intensely aromatic, earthy luxury that requires beverages with enough complexity to complement without overwhelming. Wines with tertiary aromas like aged Nebbiolo varieties and mature white Burgundy provide nuanced complexity, while the yeast-driven qualities of Belgian styles and farmhouse ales echo the fungi's earthy characteristics.

Friulano Wines

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Frico by Scarpetta Friulano DOC

Scarpetta

Friulano (formerly known as Tocai Friulano) is one of northeast Italy's signature white grapes, and Scarpetta's version shows exactly why locals have treasured it for centuries. This is the bottle to reach for when you want something more interesting than Pinot Grigio but just as refreshing. The team behind Scarpetta – Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson – created the Frico series to bring authentic Italian wine experiences to everyday drinking. This Friulano captures that hard-to-define Italian character that makes their wines so food-friendly and versatile. With its combination of fruit, texture, and that subtle bitter almond note on the finish, it's the perfect introduction to one of Italy's most underappreciated white varieties.