Friulano

Formerly Tocai Friulano, Friulano is a white grape closely associated with Friuli in northeast Italy and erroneously associated with Sauvignon Blanc.

Friulano (formerly Tocai Friulano and also known as Sauvignonasse or Sauvignon Vert) is a grape variety most famous for its role in the white wines of Friuli, northeastern Italy. These wines, usually varietal, are lively and fruity with notes of citrus, florality and almond, and often a touch of minerality.

The variety has no known connection with Sauvignon Blanc (or its Sauvignon Gris mutation) although the pair were occasionally confused both in the vineyard and the winery. Wines from Sauvignon Blanc, however, tend to be more aromatic with more gooseberry and blackcurrant characters.