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THE AQUILEIA WINE ROAD, A COMBINATION OF HISTORY AND WINE

The Aquileia Wine Road, a combination of history and wine

 

From Aquileia to Clauliano enjoying the combination of history, ruins of the Roman Age while tasting the delicious wines

Itinerary: Aquileia, Palmanova, Cervignano del Friuli, Strassoldo, Clauiano
The Aquileia Wine Road, a combination of history and wine
Aquileia is a beautiful town located in the province of Udine, in the region Friuli Venezia Giulia. Built as an important Roman colony in 181 B.C., it boasts a long history and lots of artistic and architectural attractions, archeological sites, and ancient Roman-age streets and squares.

Do not miss the Roman ruins and the Paleo-Christian mosaics pic n°6 in the breathtaking Basilica Santa Maria Assunta of Aquileia pic n°4 or the many amazing castles scattered on the hills around Strassoldo.

But, this time, the main reason you are here is to discover the famous Aquileia Wine Road, a beautiful route that starts from Aquileia and crosses thirteen municipalities in the gentle plains, among them Cervignano del Friuli, Strassoldo, Palmanova till it reaches Clauliano, the last town of this wine road.

Around this route, there are centuries-old vineyards pic n°1. Thanks to the close proximity to the Adriatic Sea and the excellent quality of the soil, this area has been dedicated to viticulture since the Roman Age, and this ancient tradition has survived until today.

The wines produced here have unique aromas and flavors. The most popular ones are Refosco, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malvasia Istriana, Riesling, Friulano, and Traminer, but several other red and white wines came from this territory (pic n°2).

Thanks to the many wineries, restaurants, and holiday farms (kind of Rural Hotels with restaurants, called "Agriturismo" in Italian, along the road, you will be able to taste the unique cuisine of this region based on the local products and enjoy the many delicious wines.

This area is also famous for its jam, honey, different kinds of cheese, duck-based products, cold cuts, fruits, and vegetables, peaches, and white asparagus above all. So this wine tour is a perfect one for those who love nice and genuine food, excellent wines in an environment full of ancient history.

Departure: Aquileia
Arrival: Trivigiano Udinese
Length of the tour: Km 23

Some pics of this Wine Tour:

Vineyards pic n°1; Wines produced in this area pic n°2; Archeological site pic n°3; In Aquileia: The Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia pic n°4 linked by a portico to the so-called Church of the Pagans pic n°5 with mosaics dating back to the 4th century pic n°6;

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