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Where to Stay

Terra e Vini
Comfortable, homey rooms above a busy enoteca, overlooking rows of vines. Owned by the Livio Felluga winery, which is across the street. 34 Via XXIV Maggio, Brazzano di Cormòns; 39-0481/60028; terraevini.it; doubles from $129.

Vinnaeria la Baita
Affiliated with the Jermann winery, this 12-room inn beside a field of wildflowers offers a modern take on Friulian tradition. Rooms have soaring ceilings and blond wood, and the restaurant excels at sea bass crudo. 2 Via degli Alpini, Capriva del Friuli; 39- 0481/881-021; vinnaeria.it; doubles from $156.

Where to Eat

Al Parco
Grilled meats and house-made pastas in a manicured setting. 7 Via Stretta, Buttrio; 39-0432/ 674-025; dinner for two $80.

La Frasca
`Valter Scarbolo’s homage to a typical Friulian frasca has become the clubhouse for locals and tourists alike. 10 Viale Grado, Lauzacco; 39-0432/675-150; dinner for two $82.

La Subida
The singular Josko Sirk serves traditional Slovenian specialties, game, and a broad selection of regional wines. 22 Località Monte, Cormòns; 39-0481/60531; dinner for two $100.

Where to Sip

La Roncaia
Part of Fantinel, the largest producer in Friuli. Try the sweet Picolit—apricots and honey in a glass. Open weekends. 26 Via Verdi, Cergneu di Nimis; 39-0432/790-280; fantinel.com.

Livio Felluga
Wines focused like a beam of light, at a coolly contemporary facility near Cormòns. Prior booking essential. 1 Via Risorgimento, Brazzano di Cormòns; 39-0481/60203; liviofelluga.it.

Russiz Superiore/Marco Felluga
The Felluga family owns both properties, several miles apart. Stroll vineyards lined with cherry trees at Russiz Superiore, then taste the white Collio Blanco Col Disôre blend at the home base in Gradisca. 121 Via Gorizia, Gradisca d’Isonzo; 39-0481/99164; marcofelluga.it.

Vie di Romans
Sophisticated wines, including a Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc blend. 1 Mariano del Friuli, Gorizia; 39-0481/69600; viediromans.it.

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