Friuli is not well known, but is unmissable for the wine lovers. It doesn't have an extensive production, but its white wines in particular always score very high in wine reviews.

Try in particular the Collio and the Colli Orientali del Friuli areas: Friulano (formerly known as Tocai Friulano) and Pinot Grigio are excellent whites, and Refosco is a tangy red that goes very well with meats. The very local Verduzzo and (even more local) Ramandolo are a perfect match for almond and nut cakes, or even for the extra mature local Montasio cheese.

You can stay at one of the many "agriturismo" - a good part of them are also wine producers, and you are unlikely to be disappointed with the quality of food.

If you grow tired of wine tasting, there is quite a range of other activities to keep you busy: you can visit historic towns (Udine, Cividale); the Alps are about one hour's drive for skiing in the winter or walking in the summer; you can also try rafting in the Isonzo valley, starting from neighbouring Slovenia, cycling itineraries of different levels, or one of the golf courses in Fagagna (in the countryside), Tarvisio (by the Alps) or Grado (by the sea). Some of the Agriturismo offer horse riding.

The nearest airport is Trieste (served by Ryanair from London Stansted)
Also reachable by train from Venice Marco Polo and Venice Treviso.

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