Collio: The best Collio wines on offer

Collio Goriziano or Collio DOC wines indicate one of the most important wine-growing areas in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which also includes the province of Gorizia. Collio wines are made from grape varieties such as: Malvasia Istriana, Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Picolit, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Ribolla Gialla, Merlot, Sauvignon, Tocai Friulano, Cabernet Franc, Gewürztraminer, Carmènere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Collio boasts around 1,500 hectares of vineyards located on a sequence of hills, with vast areas exposed to the sun, ideal for quality viticulture. It was the Romans who initiated the cultivation of vines in the Collio, which under the Goths first and the Lombards later, experienced its heyday. In the 17th century, the names of the wines produced in the Collio began to take shape, including Ribolla and Cividino among the whites and Refosco and Corvino among the reds. In particular, Gorizia's white wine is distinguished by a delicate straw yellow colour with golden or green reflections depending on the grape variety and vinification techniques. On the nose it releases decisive fruity aromas , while on the palate a remarkable softness with an almond aftertaste prevails. Collio red wines, on the other hand, have a bright ruby colour and a decisive aroma characterised by herbaceous hints. The flavour is round and well-structured, typical of the ripe grapes from which the wine is made and a week of fermentation in contact with the skins. xtraWine offers a wide selection of Collio Goriziano or Collio DOC wines that have also received important awards from Gambero Rosso and AIS.

Explore the Collio White Territory on xtraWine: Wealth and History

A Transnational Gem in the Friuli Hills

Collio, a hilly area nestled in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region with extensions into Slovenia (Brda), plays a prominent role in the production of world-famous white wines. This Italian region, with municipalities such as Cormons, San Floriano, Dolegna, Medea, Mossa and Capriva del Friuli, is renowned for its viticulture and extraordinary landscape.

Unique terroir and millennial history

The Collio, protected to the north by the Julian Alps and tempered by the nearby Adriatic coast, stands out as a region suited to viticulture thanks to favourable soil and climate conditions. This land, known locally as 'ponca', is composed of stratified marls and sandstones of Eocene origin, rich in limestone and with alkaline acidity. This soil gives the fruit an accentuated aromatic profile.

Renewed Tradition and International Recognition

The skill of the vine-dressers and the link with tradition have enhanced the whites of Collio, establishing them as among the best Italian oenological expressions. These wines, the result of careful vinification and unique terroir, have won global recognition.

Ancient History and Future Prospects

The roots of the cultivation of the vines that would give rise to the Collio whites date back to ancient times, around 1000 BC. However, it was only during the Roman era that this cultivation became widespread. This region was for a long time synonymous with excellence in the production of white wines, exported mainly to the Republic of Venice. In 1968, the Collio DOC appellation was born, marking a step towards the recognition of the wines of the region.

Oenological Expression and Innovation

Collio producers realised that joining with the identity of the territory was essential to excel. Autochthonous and international vines such as Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio, together with Ribolla Gialla, Friulano and Malvasia Istriana, characterise the wide bouquet of varieties.

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We invite wine lovers to discover the wide selection of Collio whites on xtraWine. Buy now to immerse yourself in a transnational sensory experience through the flavours of Collio whites. Choose your ideal wine on the xtraWine platform and discover the unique combination of tradition and innovation.

Production area
Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Collio DOC

Type DOC