In 2003, he was elected president of the Regione Autonoma Friuli-Venezia Giulia a position he held through 2008.

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Even in places where it's a good fit, like Alsace, Friuli, Trentino-Alto Adige and Oregon's Willamette Valley, the wine involves plenty of risk and offers uncertain reward.

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Udinese halted a worrying run of defeats but could not claim all three points as Lazio held on for a point with a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Friuli.

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