Italian Wine Scholar - Unit 1 - Friuli Venezia Giulia

About this course

This masterclass examines how Friuli Venezia Giulia’s geography, history and cultural influences have shaped its wine production. The Wine Scholar Guild curriculum provides the framework for exploring the region’s terroirs and winemaking traditions, including its position between Italian, Austrian and Slovenian cultures. A curated tasting covers aromatic whites such as Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio, alongside reds including Refosco and Schioppettino, as well as orange wines. The session also introduces the wider Italian Wine Scholar programme.

What you'll learn

• Describe key features of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s history, geography and wine culture
• Relate the region’s terroirs and cross-border cultural influences to its wines
• Identify examples of Friulian white, red and orange wine styles
• Compare the characteristics of wines including Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Refosco and Schioppettino

Is this course right for you?

The session is listed for all levels and is presented as an introduction to Friuli Venezia Giulia and to further Wine Scholar Guild study. Participation centres on a guided tasting. It is not suitable for learners currently enrolled in the Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 course; former students may attend to revisit the tasting.

• Suitable as an introduction to the wider Italian Wine Scholar programme
• Former Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 students may revisit the tasting experience
• Not suitable for learners currently enrolled in Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1

Before you go

• The course can be repeated