The area where the great classic wines of Friuli are made is an irregular crescent shape about 10 kilometres from the regional capital, Udine.
The tour starts in Udine itself, leaving the city to the south in the direction of San Giovanni al Natisone, and then proceeds, after passing through the important towns of Búttrio and Manzano, by a left turn to Corno di Rosazzo, then up past Spessa and continuing through Cividale del Friuli, Faedis, Nimis, finally to Tarcento. Along the way a brief diversion can be made east to Prepotto and the important vineyard area of Cialla.