Ribolla Gialla
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
One of the autochthonous Friulian vines of which we have the most ancient testimonies. It finds wide diffusion on the Colli di Rosazzo due to the high quality of the wines, both still and sparkling. With a fine and delicate aroma and a good natural acidity, it strikes as fresh and slender.
Grapes
Ribolla Gialla
Vineyards
Friuli Colli Orientali (Manzano Hills)
Altitude
Terracing Height: 130-170 m slm.
Training
Guyot
Age of the vineyard
15-20 years
Density
4500 trees/hectares
Yeld
80 quintal/hectare
Aging
4 months in steel.
Aging Potential
2-3 years
Terroir
The "Ponca" features low fertility and good water retention, giving unique features to the grapes and the wine such as full-bodied taste and colour, tannins, and minerality. The location of the vineyards on terracings, the Ronchi (top of the hills), and the perfect exposure allow the full ripening of the grapes. The Bora and the winds coming from the Adriatico Sea ensure good ventilation. The remarkable temperature shift from day to night makes the grapes more flavoured and sugary.
Vinification
The de-stemmed grapes are subjected to cold maceration with a modern system of saturation of the atmosphere in order to avoid oxidation. Soft pressing follows. Alcoholic fermentation in steel containers kept at a controlled temperature. After fermentation, the wine rests on the yeasts for at least 4 months before being bottled.
Color
The color is straw yellow of medium intensity.
Bouquet
It has clear and floral aromas in which melon and a light citrus note of blood orange stand out.
Flavor
At taste it is slender, very fresh and tasty, with the characteristic orange note perceived on the nose.
Data
Alcohol 12,5% vol.
Pairings
Friulano
Sauvignon
Pinot Grigio
Altromerlot
Pignolo
