Introduction
Friuli's Collio is a land of extraordinary white wines, crispy frico, and San Daniele prosciutto.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Collio:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Collio:
Collio in Festa
MaggioCormons
Cantine aperte nel Collio con degustazioni e visite in vigna.
Festa dell'Uva e del Vino
SettembreCormons
Festa vendemmiale con carri allegorici e degustazioni.
Aria di Festa
GiugnoSan Daniele del Friuli · Dal 1984
Festa del Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP con degustazioni gratuite.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Collio represent the excellence of the area:
Excellent white wines: Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, and Pinot Grigio from the Gorizia hills.
Native Friuli grape variety that produces fresh white wines and sparkling wines.
Cured raw ham from San Daniele del Friuli, among the most prized in the world.
Cooked-curd cheese from Friuli mountain dairies, the base ingredient for frico.
What to eat in Collio
Crispy Montasio cheese and potato cake, an iconic Friuli dish.
Friuli ravioli with a sweet and savory filling of herbs, ricotta, and dried fruit.
Spiral-shaped pastry filled with walnuts, raisins, pine nuts, and grappa, a specialty from the Valli del Natisone.
Traditions & Culture
Wineries in the Gorizia Collio open their doors for tastings and visits.
Celebration of this typical sweet in the Valli del Natisone.
Historical Figures
Pioneer of macerated wines in amphora, he revolutionized Collio viticulture.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Collio are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“Friuli's Collio is considered one of the world's best regions for white wines.”
“Joško Gravner reintroduced Georgian amphora fermentation to Collio wines in the 1990s.”
“The Italy-Slovenia border runs through Collio's vineyards, uniting two winemaking traditions.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1Which PDO and PGI products are found in Collio?expand_more
Collio is home to 4 protected designation products, including: Collio DOC (DOC), Ribolla Gialla (DOC), Prosciutto di San Daniele (DOP), and Montasio (DOP).
2What should you eat in Collio?expand_more
Typical Collio dishes include: Frico, Cjarsons, and Gubana. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What are the most famous festivals in Collio?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Collio: Collio in Festa (Cormons, May); Festa dell'Uva e del Vino (Cormons, September); Aria di Festa (San Daniele del Friuli, June).
4Who organizes the festivals in Collio?expand_more
Festivals in Collio are organized by local communities such as the Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio and Pro Loco Cormons. These local associations are the keepers of the territory's gastronomic traditions.