Art, landscapes and ancient traditions are the jealously guarded treasures of this region between the Venetian plain, the Alps and the sea. Just think of Udine, Piazza Contarena, with its works by Tiepolo and Giorgione, and the Renaissance splendors grafted onto the Lombard city; Trieste, with the all-pervading presence of Rome in the heart of the city, the cathedral of S. Giusto, the Romanesque churches and the castles on the coast; and Gorizia, with the Lion of St. Mark on the castle set amid grapevines and cypresses. Rome is the true mother of this region to which it gave its name. Cividale, Tarvisio, Monfalcone and the two jewels of Grado and Aquileia, the glorious city of ancient Rome, and the See of the patriarchate of Byzantium for 13 centuries still preserve her remains. Aquileia may be small, but its beauties are unrivaled. The local people are warm-hearted, enterprising and well endowed with moral courage and a great sense of hospitality. Eat brodetto, luganighe, and San Daniele prosciutto, with a glass of Pinot, Tocai or Riesling.

Size: 7,855 Sq. Km.

Our Wines of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
   La Rocca

	1990	1997	2001
Population	1,234,000	1,222,000	1,184,000
Vineyards	53,134 Acres	51,660 Acres	45,630 Acres
DOC & DOCG Vineyards	27,544 Acres	30,260 Acres	31,370 Acres
Average Wine Production	120 Million Liters	110 Million Liters	116 Million Liters
DOC & DOCG Production	40 Million Liters (33%)	43 Million Liters (40%)	70 Million Liters (60%)
Number of DOC Areas	7	7	9
Number of DOCG Areas	0	0	0

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