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Thumbnail Wine Tasting and Tour at Colutta Farm in Colli Orientali
Manzano, Udine (Colli Orientali)
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 70
From €18.00
“Come discover the Colutta farm, in the wine territory of Colli Orientali, with this tasting experience!”
Thumbnail Nadalutti Wine Tasting experience
Manzano, Udine (Colli Orientali)
2 Hours
Participants: Minimum 1, Maximum 30
From €25.00
“Nadalutti, quality wines with respect to traditions and nature”
Thumbnail Wine Tasting at the Bastianich Winery in Colli Orientali
Cividale del Friuli, Udine (Colli Orientali)
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 1, Maximum 5
From €16.00
“A tasting of 4 wines to learn more about the history, territory, and passion of the Bastianich winery: wine!”
Thumbnail Superior Wine Tasting at the Bastianich Winery in Colli Orientali
Cividale del Friuli, Udine (Colli Orientali)
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 1, Maximum 5
From €25.00
“A tasting of 6 wines to learn more about the history, land, and passion for wine of the Bastianich winery!”
Thumbnail Tasting of 5 organic wines, Vermouth and local delicacies at Gori Agricola in Colli del Friuli
Nimis, Udine (Colli Orientali)
2 Hours 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 25
From €30.00
“Tasting of 5 wines, Vermutat - Red Vermouth from Ramandolo - and local delicacies at Gori Agricola, a certified organic winery.”
Thumbnail Friuli wine tasting experience at Il Roncal Winery
Cividale del Friuli, Udine (Colli Orientali)
1 Hour
Participants: Minimum 4, Maximum Not Specified
From €50.00
“Discover the heart of Friuli with this wine tasting experience at the Roncal Winery!”
Thumbnail Wine and Flavours
Manzano, Udine (Colli Orientali)
2 Hours 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 1, Maximum Not Specified
From €56.00
“Sensory Experience at Cantina Cantarutti with a walk in the vineyard and tasting of wines and typical Friuli delicacies”
Thumbnail Standard wine tasting at Marina Danieli Estate
Buttrio, Udine (Colli Orientali)
45 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 25
From €17.00
“Discover the world of Marina Danieli”
Thumbnail Wine tasting experience at Casali Aurelia Winery
Carlino, Udine (Colli Orientali)
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 1, Maximum 50
From €12.00
“The vision of the Filippi family is the love for their grapes, passion in turning them into wine and ambition to share the result”
Thumbnail Walking the Vineyards
Manzano, Udine (Colli Orientali)
2 Hours
Participants: Minimum 1, Maximum Not Specified
From €31.00
“A walk in the vineyards to discover the scents and landscapes of the Colli Orientali del Friuli with a tasting of 2 labels.”
Thumbnail Deluxe wine tasting at Marina Danieli Estate
Buttrio, Udine (Colli Orientali)
1 Hour
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 25
From €32.00
“Discover the characteristics of each vinification tank, then combine every single glass of wine with a traditional dish of our region.”
Thumbnail Large wine tasting at Marina Danieli Estate
Buttrio, Udine (Colli Orientali)
1 Hour
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 25
From €25.00
“Discover the vinification process and understand the importance of wine pairing.”
Thumbnail Pinot Noir Declinations
Manzano, Udine (Colli Orientali)
2 Hours 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 1, Maximum Not Specified
From €75.00
“A unique Wine Experience to discover all the secrets of Pinot Noir with a final tasting”
Thumbnail Vintage tasting at Marina Danieli Estate
Buttrio, Udine (Colli Orientali)
1 Hour
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 25
From €37.00
“Learn the changing of colour, bouquet and taste of the wines during the years.”

More information on Colli Orientali

The wine area of Colli Orientali (Eastern Hills of Friuli) is located along the hills of the province of Udine, with its heart in Cividale del Friuli, close to the border with Slovenia. In this destination, characterized by gentle hills and terraced lands in the natural backdrop of the Julian Pre-Alps, you will find picturesque villages, scenic hiking trails and many wineries that you can visit for a wine tasting.

During your wine tastings in the area of Colli Orientali, you will learn how this has always been a land of wines, as good quality wines were produced on these hills already during ancient Roman times. Nowadays, the wines produced in this area are also called the “super whites” of Friuli. In fact, the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC appellation includes twelve types of white wines made with different grapes. In addition to them, the appellation includes eleven types of red wines.

Which food to taste in Colli Orientali?

Your wine tastings in Colli Orientali will often be paired with a selection of local products such as cheeses and cold cuts. While here, we also recommend trying the interesting cuisine of Friuli, which is very particular thanks to the influence of the neighboring cultures. Make sure to try frico (a sort of cheese and potato pie), cjarsons (dumplings with ricotta, raisins and spices), jota (a sour kraut and potato soup) and gubana (dough filled with raisins, walnuts, pine nuts and grappa).

Which wines to taste in Colli Orientali?

When visiting the wineries in the surroundings of Colli Orientali you will find a good balance between white and black grape varieties, as well as between international and local varieties. The white grape types included in the disciplinary of Colli Orientali DOC are Malvasia Istriana, Ribolla Gialla, Tocai Friuliano, Verduzzo Friuliano, Riesling, Sauvignon, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Chardonnay. The black grape types used in this DOC are instead Tazzelenghe, Schioppettino, Refosco nostrano, Refosco dal peduncolo rosso, Pignolo, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Carmènere, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Which is the best season to visit Colli Orientali?

The best period to organise wine tastings and winery visits in the area of Colli Orientali is between April and September, when the temperatures are mild and the rains are less frequent.

What things to do in Colli Orientali?

In the area of Colli Orientali you will surely find wine tastings and wine tours that suit you amongst the various options offered. During your stay in this area, we recommend visiting at least a few of its highlights, such as the city of Udine and its museums, San Daniele del Friuli, where the iconic Prosciutto di San Daniele is made, Fusine’s Lakes, Cividade del Friuli, Aquileia. The area of Colli Orientali is also perfect for a bike tour across its rolling hills.