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Friuli Venezia Giulia Italy restaurant

One of our top meals ever.

Our first AdVINEture to northern Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region was (unsurprisingly) inspired by wine. We were far from disappointed in that department but what did surprise us was just how much we would enjoy the culinary scene. The standout meal for us (among several) was at La Subida Sirk Trattoria al Cacciatore, a Michelin star country tavern owned by the Sirk family that beckons travellers with promises of authentic flavours, warm hospitality, and a dash of innovation.

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Our first AdVINEture to northern Italy’s Friuli Venezia-Giulia region and Istria in northern Croatia revealed a wine traveller’s paradise. The countryside is beautiful and as of now quite unspoiled by tourists. The culinary scene is top notch with some outstanding restaurants, (several with Michelin stars) and the cuisine shows the diversity of the many countries that have influenced both regions. Gems like these do not remain undiscovered for long in the tourism world so we recommend getting there before the secret is out. Both areas are accessed easily via Venice so we spent a few days there too for good measure! Click on the video link below for a glimpse of highlights including winery visits to Jermann, Coronica, Kozlović, and Meneghetti:

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Cantina Jermann.

Cantina Jermann, or more commonly known as just “Jermann”, is an iconic producer of primarily white wines that have gained a reputation among many notable wine writers as Italy’s finest. Further, they stand tall on the world stage of white wines.

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia: A Primer

Friuli-Venezia Giulia: A Primer


Posted on May 31, 2023

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is Italy’s foremost region for producing white wine.

Northern Italy wine region

A fabulous region to visit on all fronts.

Pronounced free-you-lee venn-eat-see-uh Julia, it is often referred to as simply Friuli for short. The region, located in the northeastern corner of the country is truly an undiscovered gem; a picturesque producer of world class wines sold at very fair prices and without the heavy tourism that seems to have taken over much of the wine world.

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