The February 2026 issue of Mangiavino is a bimonthly magazine dedicated to the culture of wine and food, with a special focus on Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG). This edition delves into the region’s rich enological traditions, culinary innovations, and territorial identity, offering readers a deep dive into local events, tastings, and the stories of passionate producers. Key Highlights: <ul><li>Wine Events &amp; Tastings: Coverage of prestigious events like the Teranum festival, showcasing the unique red wines of the Carso region, and the Vitae Guide 2026 presentation, featuring top-rated wines from FVG.</li><li>Wine Stories: A retrospective on the Tocai Friulano debate, the Pinot Bianco Toros vertical tasting, and the evolution of resistant Glera grapes for Prosecco production.</li><li>Culinary Traditions: Features on Montasio PDO cheese, San Daniele prosciutto, and the region’s gastronomic heritage, including recipes and local specialties.</li><li>Innovation &amp; Sustainability: Insights into resistant grape varieties, sustainable viticulture, and the future of Friulian winemaking.</li></ul>The magazine is a must-read for wine enthusiasts, food lovers, and travelers eager to explore the authentic flavors and cultural depth of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It bridges tradition and innovation, celebrating the region’s excellence in wine, food, and hospitality. Free with code MANGIAVINO

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CANCELLED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN

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WINE DOES NOT EXIST

THE RESISTANT GLERA KNOCKS ON THE DOOR OF THE PROSECCO MARKET

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TOROS THE CENTRAL EUROPEAN PINOT BIANCO

The assessments

Montasio PDO

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COMBINING KNOWLEDGE WITH FLAVOUR

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SAN DANIELE THE GENTLE HILL

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PAOLO DONADON AND THE FLAVORS OF GIARDINETTO

to insects and diseases, but also abiotic resistance, i.e. the ability of plants to survive and produce despite adverse environmental conditions.  The resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew of the new grape varieties is polygenic, i.e. ensured by at least two or three genes resistant to downy mildew and the same number resistant to powdery mildew, thus allowing a high standard of sustainability thanks to the significant reduction in fungicide treatments. Zambon continues:  The selection also aimed to develop genotypes capable of coping with the severe effects of climate change in the vineyards of the North-East, with resistance to low temperatures and, in the case of rootstocks, also to drought.  The legislative issue If the research results appear adequate, the legislative issue still needs to be overcome. The European Union has permitted the use of resistant grape varieties since 2021, but Italian national legislation prevents their use in DOC wines. It appears that the Consolidated Law on Vines and Wine (Testo unico della vite e del vino) is being amended to allow, in addition to cultivation   which is possible in the regions of Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Marche and Abruzzo   the processing of grapes from resistant vines into wine. It is an essential green light for marketing under the Prosecco label, a key requirement for their commercialization. . Currently, in Friuli Venezia Giulia alone, the area cultivated with Glera has reached 8,400 hectares, making it the most widely grown grape variety in the region. Stefano Zannier, Regional Councillor for Agriculture in Friuli Venezia Giulia, also mentioned this:  When we talk about Glera, we are referring to the grape variety that occupies the largest area of vineyards in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Let s also talk about one of the most iconic wines of our region, Prosecco. A designation of inestimable overall and strategic value not only for Friuli Venezia Giulia, but also for Veneto, considering a production that exceeds 600 million bottles exported worldwide. Sustainable management  The results achieved by the Rauscedo cooperative nurseries , Zannier insisted,  will enable increas8 ingly sustainable vineyard management. Genetic improvement is the key to combining sustainability, quality and typicity , even for the world that revolves around Glera. Prosecco DOC wines are fundamental for producers in Friuli Venezia Giulia. For this reason, it will be necessary in the future to establish an administrative framework which, also in relation to a different distribution of the areas claimed, incorporates the consistent approach that operators and entrepreneurs have already adopted. The Prosecco universe is divided into three large production areas managed by the three Prosecco DOC Consortia (25,000 hectares), Asolo Montello DOCG (2,000 hectares), Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (8,000 hectares) and the Consorzio dei Colli Euganei DOC, where a biotype of Glera called Serprino occupies 300 hectares. In the Prosecco DOC, the process is underway for the permanent registration of an additional 6,000 hectares of  Glera attingibile  (Glera grapes that can be harvested), with an initial tranche reserved for companies that are certified organic or Sqnpi (the National Quality System for Integrated Production   Sistema di Qualit  Nazionale di Produzione Integrata). Vivai Rauscedo their long history The commitment of the Rauscedo cooperative nurseries (VCR, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo) to research began in 1933 with the improvement of grafting techniques, which had already begun in 1920. The research center was established in 1965 with the first steps in clonal selection. Important milestones were reached in 1990 with the creation of the mother plant grafting facility in Fossalon di Grado and the significant collaboration agreement with the University of Udine in 2006, as well as cooperation with the Institute of Applied Genomics (IGA, Istituto di Genomica Applicata), for the study and development of varieties resistant to downy mildew and powdery mildew. In 2014, attention was also focused on rootstocks with the launch of the  M series , which is more rustic and performs better than traditional varieties. An independent programme for the hybridisation of new resistant varieties and new rootstocks was launched in 2015. Currently, 14 new grape varieties are registered in the Italian National Register of Grape Varieties and protected by patent. Other varieties based on Glera and Traminer will be registered by 2026. 

the vertical ] TOROS THE CENTRAL EUROPEAN PINOT BIANCO [by Vladimiro Tulisso ] In Italian public debate, the North-East is often described as a productive periphery, defined more by economic indicators than by historical processes. However, this interpretation is reductive. To truly understand Friuli and Venezia Giulia, it is necessary to place them within a broader and more layered historical context: Central Europe (Mitteleuropa). The concept of Central Europe is neither Habsburg nostalgia nor a literary category. It is a historical structure, made up of the circulation of people, knowledge, institutions, and cultural and agricultural practices. In this space, the boundary has never had a separating value. On the contrary, it functioned as an area of contact and continuity, often more resistant than political changes. For centuries, Trieste, Gorizia and part of Friuli were part of the Habsburg Empire, a multinational system capable of administering plurality without erasing it. Far from being marginal, these territories were strategic hubs in a system that held together languages, local autonomies and commercial networks. And also common grape varieties, such as Pinot Bianco. An example of this cultural and agricultural continuity is the Toros winery in Novali di Cormons (Gorizia), which grew and took root in the early 20th century next to a cellar built two centuries earlier and in the former hunting lodge of the Locatelli family. This family, originally from Bergamo but settled in the Gorizia area, was one of the most significant historical dynasties for the Cormons and Collio area, having profoundly influenced the economy and rural landscape between the 19th and 20th centuries by transforming their estates into a model of agricultural efficiency and focusing on quality viticulture. Despite its small size   15 hectares, three of which are leased   Toros today represents the culmination of a journey that began a long time ago. Franco Toros, who has spent 73 years working in the vineyards of Novali, has unshakeable faith in Pinot Bianco:  It is the greatest white wine of the Collio area.  However, in the DOC area, the vineyard covers less than 100 hectares, and in the 9 

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