Friuli DOC Latisana

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DOC for a wide range of red, rosé and white wines in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia . The zone includes the eponymous municipality Latisana and 11 other municipalities in the province of Udine. The area lies in the Isonzo basin on the Adriatic coast with its famous seaside resort of Lignano and closes on the west by the region Veneto at. The soil consists of sandy, some gravel mixed with loess and is particularly suitable for the reds. The varietal wines must contain at least 90% of each variety, the remaining 10% can be approved varieties of the same color. These are the types of Cabernet (Cabernet Franc and / or Cabernet Sauvignon), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Franconia (synonymous with Lemberger), Malvasia Istriana, Merlot, Pinot, Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Refosco dal Rosso Peduncolo , Renano Riesling, Sauvignon, Tocai Friulano, Traminer and Aromatico Verduzzo Friulano. There is no Bianco and Rosso no. The Rosé is made of Merlot (70-80%), and in any use of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Refosco produced. Some of these wines, there are also versions in sparkling wine and / or sparkling wine, and alcohol increased Superiore and longer bearing reserve . The wines are at least expanded secco (dry), some in amabile (sweet) and dolce (sweet). Very similar types of wine are in the adjacent DOC zone Friuli Annia , Friuli Aquileia , Friuli Grave and Friuli Isonzo produced.