FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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.

Producers

Vigna del Lauro