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Friuli Latisana DOC
The southwestern corner of Friuli's coastal plain, on heavier clay and sand near the Tagliamento's mouth, where red grapes ripen easily. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Refosco are the volume wines: soft, fruity, with plum, green pepper and a light tannic frame, made to drink young. Whites are correspondingly fresh and simple. Almost all producers now use Friuli DOC, so the Latisana name is nearly extinct on labels outside the zone itself.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isola Augusta | Friuli Latisana Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Latisana's best-known estate, with vineyards on the old river island; blackberry, pepper and a bitter finish. | $12 to $18 | Wine-Searcher |
| Tenuta Beltrame | Friuli Latisana Merlot Bagnaria Arsa estate straddling the Latisana and Aquileia zones; soft plum and herb Merlot for early drinking. | $12 to $18 | Wine-Searcher |