Verduzzo
Friuli's Liquid Gold
Verduzzo is grown in Ramandolo, Colli Orientali and Friuli.
3regions it is known for
2other names
- Tastes of
- apricot, honey, candied orange and almonds
- Goes with
- foie gras, blue cheese and nut-based desserts
- Also called
- Verduzzo Friulano, Verduzzo Giallo
The story
Verduzzo makes Ramandolo DOCG—one of Italy's great sweet wines. The grapes are dried on the vine or in lofts, concentrating sugars into honeyed elixir. The best examples rival Sauternes at a fraction of the price.
Insider story
Ramandolo DOCG is made from 100% Verduzzo Friulano.
The apricot and honey notes are extraordinary.
Shockingly affordable compared to French dessert wines.
Technical deep dive
Sweet wine from dried grapes.
Golden color, honeyed texture.
Ages 20+ years in top vintages.
Industry secrets
Ramandolo is Italy's most undervalued dessert wine.
€25 buys quality that rivals €80 Sauternes.
For collectors
Investment grade C+
- Auction records
- Limited—Italian dessert wines undervalued
- Blue-chip producers
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- Giovanni Dri
- Dorigo
- Comelli
- Value picks
- Ramandolo DOCG ($25-45)
- Price trend
- Stable. Undervalued.
- Collector’s tip
- Stock up on Ramandolo—it ages beautifully and costs nothing.