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Friuli Venezia Giulia Food & Wine

Friuli Venezia Giulia Food & Wine (18)

Our recommendations if you are planning a vacation or visit to Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Treasures and Mosaics of the Adriatic Tour

Seas and oceans may traditionally have been a cause of division and isolation for many maritime communities, but the Adriatic Sea has never been an obstacle but a 'bridge' and for centuries it has strengthened trade among nations and cultures, creating partnerships and affinities.

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Agriturismo Tenuta Regina, Udine, Friuli Coast

The Agriturismo Tenuta Regina lies in the heart of the low Friulian plain, south of the route that connects Venice with Trieste and a short distance from the sea.

The buildings date back to the earliest days of farming in zone and have been recently rebuilt to guarantee a comfortable stay.
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Delicious local Italian typical products from the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Where to go, what to look out for and when to find them in season. Start with the articles below.

Trieste Coffee Society

Published in Friuli Venezia Giulia Food & Wine

The local tourism board recommend three historic cafés for the visitor to Trieste. They are Caffè Tommaseo, Caffè San Marco and Caffè Pasticceria Pirona. The Trieste Coffee Cluster also mentions the Bar Torinese which recall the interior of a luxurious ship; the Caffè degli specchi in Piazza Grande and the Café Tergesteo. The oldest is Caffè Tommaseo which opened its doors in 1830. Located on the sea front the classical interior is sober and discreet and popular with businessmen and politicians. The café features 100 year old mirrors imported from Belgium. The Caffè San Marco opened on 3rd January 1914.…

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Last modified on 04 January 2013

How to make Polenta

Published in Friuli Venezia Giulia Food & Wine

Polenta sounds like the Italian for boiling hot, 'bollente'. But this thick, scalding dish kept people alive in many regions of Italy during the winter. When we visited the Monte Amiata region of Tuscany, we were told that a herring was often dipped into the cooked polenta to provide a touch of flavour. That's a good as it got. Today, many shops and supermarkets sell pre-prepared polenta which can be simply heated up with hot water in seconds, and its not too bad at all. Nevertheless, the real thing needs hours of cooking over an open fire using an iron cauldron…

Last modified on 13 December 2012

How to Judge Honey Quality

Published in Friuli Venezia Giulia Food & Wine

If you want to know about honey production along Italy's border with Slovenia, then look no further than the Consorzio Obbligatorio fra gli Apicoltori della Provincia di Gorizia. I was invited to find out more and spent a morning at the Enoteca La Serenissima, Gradisca d'Isonzo. This is what I found out. The best way to judge the quailty of the honey you are about to try is by placing it in a classic balloon shaped wine glass. Warm the honey by cupping your hand around the glass and the light heat will release the natural scent and make the honey…

Last modified on 11 October 2012

Cantine Aperte in Friuli

Published in Friuli Venezia Giulia Food & Wine

The 29th May across the Italian regions is 'Cantine Aperte' or 'Open Wine Cantinas'. What this means is that wine cellars of the Movimento Turismo del Vino association throw open their doors and you can sample some of the best wines in Italy. In Friuli Venezia Giulia, the event is coordinated by the regional delegation of the Movimento Turismo del Vino based in Udine.

Last modified on 26 January 2011

Ein Prosit Friuli Wine Fair

Published in Friuli Venezia Giulia Food & Wine

With more than 10 editiosn, 'Ein Prosit in Tarvis' is the foremost wine fair and exhibition for native Italian wines from Italy's north eastern corner.

Last modified on 21 January 2011

San Daniele Ham

Published in Friuli Venezia Giulia Food & Wine

If you are after tasty sweet ham you could do worse than Prosciutto San Daniele. It is the umbrella label for 27 small producers who are based within the confines of the town of San Daniele, one of the most important centers for prepared meats in the country.

Last modified on 18 January 2011

Cialzon Pasta

Published in Friuli Venezia Giulia Food & Wine

Anyone familiar with Italian cooking will have heard of San Daniele ham from the region, but the cuisine of the zone is varied and rich. Visitors might like to order a 'cotechino' joint or the local frico cheese with polenta. Snails are a delicacy as is 'cialzons' a local 'puff' pasta and barley with beans.

Last modified on 18 January 2011