Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located in northeastern Italy bordering Austria and Slovenia, represents one of Italy's most dynamic and quality-focused white wine regions, where the cool Alpine climate and diverse soils create ideal conditions for producing exceptionally crisp, mineral-driven wines from both international and indigenous grape varieties. The region gained international recognition through pioneering producers like Mario Schiopetto and Josko Gravner who revolutionized Italian white winemaking in the 1970s and 80s, introducing temperature-controlled fermentation and later natural winemaking techniques that showcase varieties like Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, and Pinot Grigio at their most expressive.