Vineyards
The vineyards are located between the municipalities of Manzano and Spessa di Cividale, in the Colli Orientali del Friuli, an area particularly suitable for hillside viticulture. In Spessa, the soil is famously called Ponca, a mixture of marl and sandstone that has stratified over the millennia. The alkaline nature of the soil, rich in calcium carbonate, combined with significant temperature variations, give the wines flavor and minerality. In Manzano, the soil is composed of marl and clay, which contributes to the production of particularly structured and intense white wines.
Vinification
To produce Ribolla Gialla, a blend of grapes selected directly in the vineyard is used. The grapes are harvested and cooled to a temperature of about 10°C. After gentle pressing and fermentation, 90% of the wine is vinified in steel for approximately 12 months, while the rest is vinified in French oak barrels. The two batches are then mixed to proceed with cold stabilization, filtration, bottling and packaging procedures.
Tasting Notes
Intense straw yellow; Notes of blooming white flowers and chamomile emerge on the nose. Full-bodied wine, rich in aromas of ripe fruits and exotic fruits. Good wisdom and persistence in the end. The complexity of this Ribolla Gialla is able to withstand even the tastiest dishes. Try it with the typical Friulian Cjarsons or with stuffed ravioli. Ideal to accompany risottos and pasta with fish or vegetable sauces and fish dishes in general.
Endnotes
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Country: Italy
Producer: Mr. Bio
Grape Variety: 85% Ribolla Gialla and 15% Chardonnay
Vineyard age: 15 years
Total Acidity: 6 – 6.5 g/L
Sugar: 1 – 2 g/L
Service Temperature: 6 – 8 ºC
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