Tag: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

La Glacere, The Artisan Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP Paired With Pitars Wines

When you hear the name San Daniele, only one thing comes into mind. The mouthwatering Italian prosciutto with the picking-red color and white colored fat, aromas of salted aged meat with notes of toasted nuts which become more pronounced as it ages. And the best part, the distinctive delicate tastes of saltiness. They are easily recognizable from the others as it is aged with the … Continue reading La Glacere, The Artisan Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP Paired With Pitars Wines

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Pitars Winery’s Bond to the Tagliamento River in Friuli Venezia-Giulia

Pitars is a winery located in San Martino al Tagliamento in Friuli-Venezia Giulia with 160 hectares of vineyards in the three estates. Behind this vast activity is the Pittaro family, the founder of which is Romano Pittaro when back in 1880 he planted a vine of Merlot imported from France in his vineyards. But it wasn’t until the return of his son Angelo to Italy … Continue reading Pitars Winery’s Bond to the Tagliamento River in Friuli Venezia-Giulia

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Italian Wine Labels, Wine Labels

Vignaioli Specogna Oltre 2013

Vignaioli Specogna Oltre 2013. Blend of 3 native grapes of Friuli: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Schiopettino and Pignolo. Long maceration with the skin, aged in barrique for 2 years then another 6 months in the bottle. Harmonious full-bodied wine with deep ruby red color. Ample complexity in the nose with dark stone fruits, berries, toasted, spices, chocolate, licorice. In the mouth, it gets even more … Continue reading Vignaioli Specogna Oltre 2013

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Hotels, Hotels in Italy, North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Colli di Poianis Winery in Prepotto (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), Italy

In Italy, landscapes can mesmerize anyone passing through the boot-shaped country from north until the southern tip. Different regions have different charming sceneries. Driving through the less trodden roads of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, you are rewarded with a  scenic view of the countryside and as you reach the DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli area , it becomes more picturesque. It is like going through … Continue reading Colli di Poianis Winery in Prepotto (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), Italy

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