The best wineries in Colli Orientali del Friuli

Colli Orientali del Friuli is a sub-region of Friuli, located in Northeast of Italy towards the Julian Alps.

Wineries in Colli Orientali del Friuli are easily available from Udine-Campoformido Airport (UDN) and Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS). You can pick up your rental car before setting out for a road trip travelling through amazing landscapes. To reach a lot of wineries in Colli Orientali del Friuli follow S256, SR356 highways, where the wineries are in a few minutes from the road.

Colli Orientali del Friuli is gorgeous and alive all year round, but the best time to visit wineries in Colli Orientali del Friuli is autumn. Starting from the end of August through the beginning of September, temperatures drop a little and tourist spots in the region become less crowded. Plus, the harvesting season starts in autumn, and most wineries will be focused on showing you the harvesting process.
Spring can be another good season to go for wine tastings and tours in Colli Orientali del Friuli when vineyards are all green and the temperature is still not as hot as in summer. Both in autumn and in spring you might encounter rainy days.

Wineries in Colli Orientali del Friuli are well-organized and provide a variety of facilities and activities for their visitors’ convenience. If you’re planning a visit with your family or a party, here are some planned kid games, bus parking, and reduced mobility access. Some wineries have a tasting room with a restaurant and welcome visitors with pets. If you plan to stay for a night, accommodation is available too. You can always check out the service accessibility on our website!

There are 20 grape varieties spread around Colli Orientali del Friuli. In terms of production, the advantage lies on the white side. As in most other wine zones of Friuli, the focus is on the production of varietal wines.

White varieties: Chardonnay, Malvasia Istriana, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Friulano, Traminer Aromatico, Verduzzo Friulano.
Red varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Refosco Nostrano, Schioppettino.

These are the most popular wineries to visit in Colli Orientali del Friuli:

• Castello Di Buttrio
• Tenuta Valdomini S.Agricola
• De Claricini

Gori Agricola is the winery you want to visit if you are looking for organic wine producers.