The Forgiarin grape has uncertain origins, although it is very likely that the name derives from the village of Forgaria, in the province of Udine. This black grape variety was cultivated in the province in the area of San Daniele, Spilimbergo, and Maniago. Today, its presence is limited to the area of Pinzano and Castelnuovo, where it represents an important testament to the local winemaking history. The wine obtained from it is often soft, slightly sweet depending on the vintage. It has excellent harmony in the relationship between alcohol, acidity, and tannins, and can resemble the Pinot Nero from Oltrepò or a Schiava from Lake Caldaro, with the same characteristics of ease of consumption and pleasant sensations. The wine obtained from the Forgiarin grape is unconventional and a wine to be discovered.

The Forgiarin grape was first mentioned in 1863 at the regional exhibition of the Friulian Agricultural Association of Udine and in some texts about half a century later. The Forgiarin then disappeared until it was rediscovered by producer Emilio Bulfon, a winemaker specializing in Friulian native grapes, who since the 1960s has dedicated particular attention to Friulian grape varieties, promoting their vinification in purity. Forgiarin is a medium vigorous grape variety, with medium to late ripening, and is harvested between late September and early October. It has medium-sized clusters, conical in shape, short, compact, and with wings. The berries are also medium-sized, oval, and very pruinose with black skin shaded with blue.