EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcast - Ep 103: Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Livio Felluga: the man who reestablished the wine culture of this Italian region with Laura Felluga (Part 1)

Ep 103: Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Livio Felluga: the man who reestablished the wine culture of this Italian region with Laura Felluga (Part 1)

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07/04/22 • 44 min

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This week I am joined with Laura Felluga who is the granddaughter of a great man: the man who reestablished and rebuilt the wine culture in Friuli. Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a wine region best known for it’s white, and certainly Livio Felluga’s wines are some of the best known in the world. This episode Laura talks about how this winery started and all of Livio’s struggles, followed by his successes. You will learn all about the wine region. It’s location, terroir, climate and we will look at Livio Fellugas Flagship wine Terre Alte.

If you want to skip ahead:

2.51: Laura’s story being part of such an Iconic Italian winery

6.33: The history and amazing story of Livio Felluga

12.11: The famous map label on their wines

15.49: The wine region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and a focus on the main DOC’s and Rosazzo DOCG.

20.50: The Ponca soils of the region

23.36: The Abbey of Rosazzo

30.56: Talking about the creation and production of the flagship wine Terre Alte

38.29: Tasting the Terre Alte 2019 £79 Petersham Cellars

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Until next time, Cheers to you

To download the transcript CLICK HERE

PLEASE vote for me at The Peoples Choice Podcast Awards. Voting is open ONLY FOR JULY 2022. I am in the ‘ARTS’ Category. CLICK HERE TO VOTE and thank you so much!!

If you want to skip ahead:

2.51: Laura’s story being part of such an Iconic Italian winery

6.33: The history and amazing story of Livio Felluga

12.11: The famous map label on their wines

15.49: The wine region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and a focus on the main DOC’s and Rosazzo DOCG.

20.50: The Ponca soils of the region

23.36: The Abbey of Rosazzo

30.56: Talking about the creation and production of the flagship wine Terre Alte

38.29: Tasting the Terre Alte 2019 £79 Petersham Cellars

Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: [email protected]

Until next time, Cheers to you

Previous Episode

Ep 102: Modern History of the US: The Judgement of Paris, The French Paradox and The Sideways Effect with Paul Kalemkiarian (Part 2)

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This episode is Part 2 with Paul Kalemkiarian who is the owner of the original wine of the month club. We dive into the modern day history of drinking habits in the US and it’s reputation around the world. We look at how The 1976 Judgement of Paris put California on the map, and Paul goes into detail laying out the facts and the key players behind this tasting. We discuss the film Bottleshock which portrayed this important event (although not too factually!). We also talk about the Sideways Movie and how this changed peoples perception towards Merlot and Pinot Noir. If you are a movie buff, I’ve got quite a few facts in there for you. And talking about facts we have a whole section dedicated to those wonderful things called Polyphenols. So if you want to learn about some new health studies and how red wine can do you wonders, listen on. There are also wine suggestions, and book suggestions throughout so this is a jam-packed episode to enjoy!

If you want to skip ahead:

1.55: The Story of The Judgment of Paris, and the people who set it up

9.49: The Sideways effect: Discussing the movie and the change in sales for Merlot and Pinot Noir.

13.22: Fascination with Pinot Noir

16.42: Affordable Pinot Noir’s

20:42: Looking at The French Paradox and Morley Safer’s Mediterannean lifestyle book, and how this changed sales with red wines in the US

22.33: Cabernet Sauvignon and the cost of land in California. Where are the best values?

25.50: Discussing red wine and the part it plays in health. Which are the red wines with the most polyphenols?

29.48: Health facts based on the consumption of red wine in moderation

38.09: The Somm Movie

40.27: The Sour Grapes Documentary

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Until next time, Cheers to you

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Ep 104: Livio Felluga: the man who reestablished the wine culture of this Italian region and the wine grapes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia with Laura Felluga (Part 2)

To download the transcript CLICK HERE

PLEASE vote for me at The Peoples Choice Podcast Awards. Voting is open ONLY FOR JULY 2022. I am in the ‘ARTS’ Category. CLICK HERE TO VOTE and thank you so much!!

This is Part 2 with Laura Felluga, granddaughter of Livio Felluga, the rebuilder of the Friulian viticulture. This episode is all about the grapes varieties that are native to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine region. I’m tasting both the Friulano and the Pinot Grigio. We will be looking at both, discussing the misunderstanding of Pinot Grigio and it’s the perception around the world, along with Ribolla Gialla, Picolit and Refosco.

If you want to skip ahead:

2.17: The grape variety Friulano

7.03: Tasting the Livio Felluga Friulano 2021 £27 Petersham Cellar (2020)

11.00: Discussing how Pinot Grigio is perceived across the world

15.37: Tasting the Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio 2021 £27 The Drink Shop

19.05: The grape variety Ribolla Gialla

20.44: The grape variety Picolit

23.20: The grape variety Refosco dal Penduncolo Rosso

26.33: How many wines are available in Livio Felluga range

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