Ribolla Gialla

Wine: Ribolla Gialla
Appellation: Doc Friuli

IN THE VINEYARD
Grape variety: 100% Ribolla Gialla
Vineyard location & soil composition: In the plan with medium consistency – alluvial origin clayey-sandy. The area is with cool climate, influenced by near Adriatic Sea
Altitude: 5 meters s.l.m.
Average age of vines: 5 years
Growing system: Guyot
Exposure: North-South
Harvest time: the first ten days of September
Harvest method: by machine

IN THE CELLAR
Vinification, fermentation – maturation: treading – de-stemming of highly concentrated and ripe grapes, are followed by the maceration of peel at low temperature for 18 hours, and alcoholic fermentation. With selected yeasts at 18°-20° C. Finally aging on noble yeasts and periodic batonage until bottling in spring.
Alcohol: 13% vol

IN THE GLASS
Tasting notes: to the eyes it has a beautiful straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. Elegant, floral and fruity bouquet.
Serving temperature: 10-12° C
Pairing suggestion: Ideal as aperitif, it is perfect with raw fish or seafood first course dishes, excellent with soups especially creams and pureed soups.