Collio is Friuli-Venezia Giulia's most prestigious wine appellation, situated in the northeastern corner of Italy bordering Slovenia. The region's distinctive 'ponca' soils — alternating layers of marl and sandstone — and its position between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic create ideal conditions for white wines of extraordinary mineral complexity and aromatic precision. Tocai Friulano (now called Friulano), Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, and Ribolla Gialla are the key varieties, with many producers also pioneering the macerated white wine movement (orange wines) that spread globally from Friuli in the 1990s.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | very_good |
| 2022 | — | excellent |
| 2021 | — | exceptional |
| 2020 | — | excellent |
| 2019 | — | excellent |