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  Collio - The town of Collio
Collio (ZIP code 25060) is 41 kilometers far from Brescia, that is the Chief Town of the homonymous province to whom the municipality belongs.
Collio has a population of 2.300 abitanti (Colliensi) and a surface of 53,8 square kilometers thus showing a population density of 42,75 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population: The municipality of Collio had a popolation of 2.271 inhabitants accordingly to the results of the national census made in 1991.
lombardia.indettaglio.it /eng/comuni/bs/collio/collio.html   (317 words)

  
 Collio Bianco Selezione Castello Conti Formentini - Sito Ufficiale White Wines
has been grown in the Collio for a long time and was awarded a DOC ranking in 1989 because of the excellents results it obtained.
has been present in the Collio region since the end of the last century and in recent years has had such great results that in 1989 it was awarded the DOC ranking.
It is excellent between meals and in the Collio it is a classical aperitif.
www.colliowines.com /white.htm   (852 words)

  
 Il Collio
The territory of Collio is made up of the hilly amphitheatre between the rivers Isonzo and Judrio and it is often compared with the hills that line the Rhine, the hills of Burgundy or those of Toscana and Marche.
Afterwards even keeping its role as a centre of commerce and changes, the Collio had been standing in the middle of the fights between the Patriarchate of Aquileia and the County of Gorizia and later between Venice and the Austrian-Hungarian Empire for a long time.
San Floriano del Collio: a pleasant village on the hills of Collio, ideal land for the cultivation of vine and cherry trees, integral part of the district Comunità del Collio.
www.grado.it /dintorni_collio_uk.html   (694 words)

  
 Borgo Conventi
The Collio area is located in the southeast of Friuli, in the province of Gorizia, and borders Slovenia to the east and the Alps to the north.
The wine from the Collio area boasts an ancient tradition: ancient Greek authors mention a Gorizian wine called “Adriano”; Cassiodorus, a fifth-century historian and minister to Emperor Theodoric, called Gorizian wines “well-blessed”; and throughout the Middle Ages wine from the region of Gorizia was regularly exported abroad.
This is the Collio Goriziano, bounded on the east by the Isonzo River and by the San Michele Mountain.
www.borgoconventi.it /english/collio.asp   (461 words)

  
 Doc Collio wines area in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Collio is located in the north of the province of Gorizia, near the Slovenian border.
Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Collio Rosso, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Refosco dal peduncolo rosso, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling Italico, Riesling Renano, Sauvignon, Schiopettino, Traminer, Verduzzo Friulano,
Carnia gastronomy, Gorizia, Collio and Grado gastronomy, Trieste and Karst gastronomy, Udine, Cividale and Natisone Valleys gastronomy
www.italyslowtravel.com /e/schedaAree.asp?ID=1   (477 words)

  
 collio english   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The word Collio means hills and it has always been used in reference to the wines of the hills around Gorizia.
From the vitivinicultural standpoint, the Collio Goriziano is divided from the Colli Orientali del Friuli only by an administrative border, the line separating the provinces of Udine and Gorizia.
In both districts, the soil is composed of marl and sandstone and the climatic patterns are not much different.
www.roncada.34x.com /html/collio_english.html   (249 words)

  
 Babbo Ristorante
The food and locales of the Collio Goriziano region of Friuli Venezia Giulia reflect the mittel-europe feel of Austria and the former Yugoslavia much more than the Roman influence of the Aquileia just 50 kilometeres to the southwest.
The town of Cormons is probably the hub of the region in the sense of commerce, but Gorizia and its eastern wing Nova Gorica in Slovenia capture all of the micro regions delicious flavor/ideology and its unique hospitality.
Braised rabbit with apples and tarragon followed by a strudel of pears and raisins and a couple of rounds of rough and fiery grappa and I slept the sleep of the princes.
www.babbonyc.com /italytrav-collio.html   (782 words)

  
 Collio
Collio si trova allo sbocco della valle percorsa dal torrente Bavorgo e si spinge sino alla statale delle Tre Valli.
Collio è collegato con Breno e Bagolino attraverso i passi del Maniva e del Crocedomini.
L'attività turistica di Collio e frazioni, che nel tempo è andata sempre più intensificandosi, ospitava nel 1957 circa 4000 persone.
www.bresciainvetrina.it /bresciaturismo/valtrompia_collio.htm   (212 words)

  
 Home - Cantina MUZIC - Italian Wines of Collio
A description of Collio that goes back to 1728 mentions wines “that merit their fame,” and goes on to list “a great quantity of all kind of tree fruits, of the finest flavours,...magnificent large asparagus, full-flavoured melons, inviting salads, radishes, and every kind of green.”
This is Collio, or Brda in Slovene, Cuej in the Friulan dialect, famed as “the Garden of Gorizia.”
Ascending to San Floriano from Preval or from Gorizia, and passing through vineyards, and cherry and plum orchards, one cannot help but be struck by the beauty of the splendid landscape that surrounds the town.
www.cantinamuzic.it /home/index_eng.html   (560 words)

  
 Search: Collio
It was built in 1987 in Dolegna del Collio and it covers an area of 1500 square meters.
The cellar was built in 1991; it has a capacity of 500 hectolitres and an extent, on the 1st floor, of 180 square meters.
It is a modern and technological building at the foot of the Brazzano hill, in the Doc Collio area.
www.mtvfriulivg.it /index.php?pag=ric&l=eng&f=geo&g=5   (739 words)

  
 VinUS, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Description: Having a Pinot Grigio from the two wine regions Collio and Isonzo from the Friuli Region you are given the best from the soils, a fact that the Ancient Romans also knew (they had called this wine Havolae).
A taste of ripe apples, pears and scents of acacia flowers on the nose is prevalent in the Pinot Grigio of both regions.
Description: An elegant Sauvignon Blanc from the hills of Collio: it reminds one of sage and green peppers on the nose, while in the mouth, it is vibrant with elder berries and lemon and a has long finish.
www.vinusinc.com /wineries/CasaZuliani.cfm   (460 words)

  
 Sightseeing Friuli Collio Wine Private Tour Italy / walking tours in Venice
Among its wines, the Collio region features the Ribolla, the rare Picolit and the even more rare Pignolo, as well as Cabernet, Tocai, Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio to mention just a few.
The Collio has a bucolic charm, with its rolling hills thickly planted with vineyards, cherry trees and olive groves, all set against the back-drop of the imposing Friulian Alps.
Indulge a little in the local cuisine at a restaurant personally selected to enhance your experience of the Collio region.
www.tourome.com /venice_tours/friuli_collio_wine_private_tour.htm   (213 words)

  
 Wine Lovers' Page / Friuli Diary 2001 (Oct. 4)
After Lis Neris came Cormons, a tidy and attractive town west of Gorizia that's central to the Collio region, where we had a short briefing from Marco Felluga, president of the Consorzio Collio DOC.
Among other things, he mentioned that the Consorzio is strongly encouraging its members to develop "Collio Bianco" wines, substituting interesting blends of grapes to create wines with distinctive regional character.
Citrus and delicate hay and a whiff of honey.
www.wineloverspage.com /wines/friuli100401.shtml   (1942 words)

  
 Hotel The Collio region, Hotels The Collio region, Welcome, The Collio region, Hospitality The Collio region, Lodge The ...
The village of San Floriano, which snuggles beneath the castle of the same name, offers as well as beautiful views the possibility of visiting an interesting Wine Museum.
Following the twisting road, one reaches, set among the chestnut forests, vineyards and the orchards of the Collio, other villages such as Dolegna, Capriva, and Gradiscutta.
Here is a perfect opportunity for a well eamed rest in front of a plate of delicious cold meats, in particular prosciutto crudo (San Daniele ham) and salami, and a glass of good wine.
www.emmeti.it /Welcome/Friuli/ProvGorizia/Collio/index.uk.html   (208 words)

  
 Delicious Italy - white DOC wine and grape varieties of Friuli Venezia Giulia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A noble and rare wine traditionally grown in the Collio and usually drunk on special occasions.
It is a wine to be sipped with friends whilst waiting for your next course.
It is particulary suitable with the local raw ham even when slightly smoked.
www.deliciousitaly.com /Friulidishes23.htm   (365 words)

  
 Gastronomy tour to Collio Friuli - Mini Bus from Venice
Into the heart of the Friulano territory, we come to the area so well-loved by gastronomy specialists ‘il Collio’.
Our first stop is between the hills of Corno di Rosazzo and Cividale, starting with a visit to a wine-maker and oenologist where we enjoy a guided visit of the high-tech wine production plant, and to the cellar with its oak barrels.
All our tours by road are in our new Mercedes VITO 110, which is comfortable and air-conditioned and can carry up to 8 passengers.
www.venicewelcome.com /servizi/minibus-ing/gastronomy-tour-collio.htm   (274 words)

  
 Collio DOC; Collio Goriziano DOC Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Collio DOC; Collio Goriziano DOC Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com
Collio, also known as Collio Goriziano, is located in the
The wines from Collio are generally considered the best of the Friuli area.
www.epicurious.com /drinking/wine_dictionary/entry?id=5996   (218 words)

  
 Banear   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Collio is the hilly strip of land which embraces the town of Gorizia in the north and extends up until the Slovenian border.
The Julian Prealps protect against the cold northernly winds; the Adriatic Sea, only some 20 km away, help to moderate the temperature ranges and create resistence to a microclimatic temperate.
The Romans recognised the potential of the Collio region as a prestigious vine-growing area and during the Hapsburg ruling of the area, Gorizia was defined as the 'Nice of the Adriatic'.
www.banear.it /data_en/collio.html   (172 words)

  
 Wine-Tasting in Italy's famed Collio Region
Wines from the Friuli area were famous already in the age of the Roman emperor Augustus and today it is considered one of the three premier wine regions of Italy and is widely regarded as the home of Italy's best white wines.
We will tour the famed hillside vineyards of the Collio and Colli Orientali (D.O.C.) wine producing areas of Friuli, visiting several well known estates.
First we tour the celebrated cellars of the 16th century Castello di Spessa, prized for its award-winning barrel-aged white wines and grappa.
www.scuolainsieme.com /private_excursions/Wine_Tasting_Collio.html   (219 words)

  
 Wine on the Web - Best Values
This is a remarkable, 100% estate produced Pinot Grigio, from Pighin's own Collio vineyards.
Extended cold fermentation in stainless steel vats ensures that a good balance of freshness and acidity is achieved.
The Collio region is the home of the finest vineyards in Friuli and the 75 acres of Pighin's estate have the ideal gravelly soil for Pinot Grigio.
www.wineontheweb.com /a-z/valuesa-z/valuesa-z_903.html   (121 words)

  
 EVERYWINE.BIZ: COLLIO , The best italian wines, vendita vino; Per regalare e comprare i migliori vini online.
Questa vicinanza del mare determina anche un singolare fenomeno di riflessione dei raggi del solari che produce un effetto di doppia insolazione del quale si avvantaggiano particolarmente i versanti esposti ad est e ad ovest.
I terreni del Collio sono costituiti da marne ed arenarie stratificate di origine eocenica, portate in superficie in epoca remota dal sollevamento dei fondali dell'Adriatico, come indica il frequente ritrovamento di fossili marini.
A dispetto per coloro che sono convinti che in "Collio" esistono solo vini bianchi, ecco un assemblaggio di Merlot e Cabernet Sauvignon dal grandissimo spessore e dalla splendida personalità.
www.everywine.biz /prod_list.php?id=225   (442 words)

  
 Hotel San Floriano del Collio, Hotels San Floriano del Collio, Welcome, San Floriano del Collio, Hospitality San ...
Situated in a sheltered position by the Slovenian boundary, this fortunate location has always constituted an advantageous observation post for the Julian Alps.
Not to forget the two localities, Gradisciuta and Giasbana, where their typical rural architecture constitutes classic examples of perfect integration between human intervention and the surrounding ambience.
San Floriano and its Collio are also renowned for two important annual events: the "Mostra assaggio vini" (Wine Tasting Exhibition), an important appointment with the tasting of the local wine production, and the "Festival of popular Slovene Songs", a display by international choirs.
www.emmeti.it /Welcome/Friuli/ProvGorizia/Floriano/index.uk.html   (282 words)

  
 Collio Sauvignon 2005, Ronco dei Tassi - Enoteca Lombardi
Located in the heart of Collio, in the commune of Cormons and at an altidude from 140 to 200 meters, it is considered a protected and safeguarded area.
Rich of spontaneous plants and countless wild animals which, not being disturbed, have found here their ideal habitat, it is one of the most tranquil places of Goritian hills.
Because of the presence of some raccoon colonies (tasso, in Italian) and of the particular disposition of vineyards, in well exposed terraces called "ronchi", we got the name of the winery: Ronco dei Tassi.
www.enotecalombardi.com /en/ProductDetail.php?c=10002   (253 words)

  
 Collio Pinot Grigio Ruttars 2005, Puiatti - DiWineTaste
The finish is persistent with flavors of apple and plum.
Collio Pinot Gris Ruttars ages in steel tanks.
No part of this publication and of this WEB site may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission in writing from DiWineTaste.
www.diwinetaste.com /english/WineForm.php?wd=01909   (197 words)

  
 Information Collio © Italysquare.com
Apartments, Lodges, Bed and Breakfast, Residence, Hotel, Farm Holidays Collio
The city of Collio is in the region of Lombardy and is in province of Brescia.
Zip code is 25060 and prefixed telephone is +39 030.
www.italysquare.com /en/collio.htm   (69 words)

  
 Cantina Produttori CORMÒNS
Kehren Sie ein zu einem kurzem Vortrag Soinis über Collio Weine, einer Weinverkostung und um eine Kollektion großer Weinfässer zu besichtigen, die durch führende italienische und internationale Künstler handbemalt wurden.
One of the Collio's foremost promoters is Luigi Soini, director of the Cantina Produttori Cormons Vini del Collio e dell'Isonzo.
Stop in for a brief lesson on Collio wines provided by Soini, tasting, and to see the collection of large wine barrels hand painted by leading Italian and international artists.
members.tripod.com /~HubertB/isonzo.htm   (389 words)

  
 2003 La Boatina Collio Pinot Grigio Pinot Gris - $4.33
The current average U.S.retail price for 2003 La Boatina Collio Pinot Grigio Pinot Gris: $19.00.
Though we cannot guarrantee the quality of the wine in the bottle, if the bottles do not arrive in the condition described in this auction, we will refund your entire purchase price upon return.
If the seller is unable to establish contact with the high bidder within 3 business days of the end of the auction, he/she may lose the place as winning bidder, and be at risk for receiving negative feedback which can ultimately lead to suspension from WineCommune.
www.winecommune.com /lot.cfm/wine/2003-La-Boatina-Collio-Pinot-Grigio-Pinot-Gris/lotID/1326119.html   (1251 words)

  
 Blanchards Branko Pinot Grigio Collio 2005
The Br anko Winery is located in the Collio zone in the province of Gorizia in southeast Friuli.
Across Friuli’s eastern border is Slovenia, and many of Collio’s vineyards extend into that country.
This area is in the pathway between the cool breezes from the Adriatic and the sheltering foothills of the Alps to the north, and the clay-like soil and sandstone, and is very favorable for growing Pinot Grigio.
www.blanchardsliquor.com /sku23292.html   (234 words)

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