Organoleptic characteristics: The Friulano wine has more or less intense straw yellow color with greenish glares. It has a delicate and pleasant aroma and in the mouth it is warm, full, dry, a little bitter. Historical-cultural information and curiosities: Tocai was renamed "Friulano" after a bitter dispute with Hungary and its DOC Tokaji, in 2007. Despite this, Tocai has always been the classic wine from Friuli, known throughout Italy and present for two centuries, since Sauvignonasse, a French grape variety that has now disappeared, was introduce within the region. Serving suggestions: According to the tradition, it accompanies the San Daniele ham and Montasio cheese. It is used mainly as an aperitif and offers its best with the typical dishes from Friuli. Production area: Friuli Venezia Giulia. Grape varieties allowed for its production: Friulano 100%, although other grape varieties can contribute. Recently, it has become clear that the variety would be the Sauvignonasse, a French grape variety.
