Friuli Grave refers to wines made in a small area of the Friuli (also known as Friuli Venezia-Giulia) region; this territory is found in the provinces of Pordenone and Udine. The name Grave (pronounced graav-ay) refers to the gravelly soils of this area.

Friuli Grave is comonly associated with modestly priced wines, produced from indigenous varieties, such as Refosco and Friulano, but especially with international varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. While most wines from Friuli Grave are lighter and less complex that the finest examples of the region, prices are usually are quite reasonable. (Wine/Appellations)