What is Tocai wine?

Tocai Friulano, or simply Tocai, was the local Friulian synonym for the white wine grape Sauvignonasse. Sauvignonasse, itself sometimes known as Sauvignon Vert, is a relative of Sauvignon Blanc. Its wines are typically fuller in body than those produced from Sauvignon Blanc, with less pronounced aromatics.

What is Friulano wine similar to?

Officially called Sauvignonasse, this lean, dry, herbal white is often mistaken for Sauvignon Blanc. You’ll find it in abundance in Northeastern Italy in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Is Tocai Friulano sweet?

Dry
Sauvignon vert/Sweetness of resulting wine
You’re also right that Tokaji is a dessert wine and Tocai Friulano is a dry white wine, and you might not ever think of confusing the two, but Tokaji and Tocai are often pronounced the same way, “toe-kye,” rhymes with “pie.” I understand why Hungarian winemakers feel like they have to protect the name Tokaji.

What is Vermentino wine?

Vermentino is a white wine grape best known in Italy—and, to a lesser extent, France. Its aromatic profile can include floral notes, citrus fruits, white fruits and sometimes a nutty quality. On the palate, its flavors range from citrus fruits to mineral notes and even salinity.

Is Friulano cheese good?

Its texture is quite firm and the cheese contains tiny holes. Cheese tasters describe this product as mild, though when Friulano ages, it develops a slight hazelnut flavor. Its characteristic firmness makes it a good choice for grating, and it is commonly sliced and used in sandwiches and snacks.

Is Vermentino a white or red wine?

Vermentino is a white wine grape best known in Italy—and, to a lesser extent, France. Significant plantings of Vermentino can be found in Sardinia, the northwest of Italy, and the south of France.

Is Vermentino similar to Chardonnay?

It was thought for a while that Vermentino originally came from Spain, but it now seems established that actually the grape comes from Italy (where it is still widely planted). It isn’t as famous as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, but it produces plenty of great wines around the Mediterranean.