Vineyards
The grapes come from two different production areas: the Colli Orientali del Friuli, an area particularly suitable for hillside viticulture, and the Lower Plain of Friuli, an area richly cultivated after impressive restoration works dating back to the early twentieth century. The alkaline nature of the soil, rich in calcium carbonate, combined with significant temperature variations, give the wines flavor and minerality. In Piancada the silty-sandy and silty-clayey subsoil is conducive to the cultivation of vines, which finds in the fertility and salinity of the soil a fundamental characteristic for the sapidity of the wines.
Vinification
For the production of the Ribolla Gialla Extra Brut sparkling wine, we start from a blend of grapes: the Ribolla Gialla and Pinot Bianco de Spessa grapes, rich in intense aromas, are combined with the Ribolla Gialla de Piancada grapes, which bring flavor to the blend. After harvesting, the grapes are cooled and gently pressed. The first fermentation takes place with the addition of selected yeasts and is carried out at a controlled temperature of 10-12°C. The second fermentation takes place according to the long Charmat method: 9 months in pressure tanks, in contact with the yeasts, allow the production of a sparkling wine with a fine and elegant perlage, structured and rich in tertiary aromas. Then, cold stabilization and filtration are carried out. The sparkling wine is then bottled, packaged and refined for another 9 months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
Intense straw yellow that reveals the elegant perlage. The fine and persistent bubbles enhance the aroma of broom and yellow-fleshed fruits. On the palate, tertiary aromas of fermentation emerge, such as the crust of bread and honey, accompanied by a pleasant acidity and persistence. Excellent as an aperitif, it is also worth trying with a meal, especially in combination with fish dishes, as it enhances fried foods and seafood. To accompany your vegan meal, accompany it with chickpea pancakes with a tasty mayonnaise.
Endnotes
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Country: Italy
Producer: Mr. Bio
Grape Variety: 85% Ribolla Gialla and 15% Pinot Bianco
Vineyard age: 10 – 15 years
Total Acidity: 6.5 – 7.5 g/L
Sugar: 3 – 5 g/L
Service Temperature: 4 – 6 ºC
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