Ribolla Gialla Riserva Collio DOC
Produced with Ribolla Gialla grapes
Type of soil: Marly sandstone
Training: guyot
Exposure: South-East, 270m a.s.l.
Fermentation: Spontaneous with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels for 25 days
Aging: Tonneau for 12 months and large barrel for further
10 months, all in French oak.
Longevity: 10 years
Intense amber color with golden highlights. The aroma is characterized by intense overripe fruity notes of dried apricot and orange peel, with hints of candied fruit like cedar, to end with a vanilla and licorice light notes. On the palate, the wine is dry and fresh, quite tannic and bodied, it’s the perfect representation of Ribolla Gialla grape.
It pairs very well with mature cheese, sweet and sour pork and fish soup. It can also become a meditation wine if it’s served at the end of a lunch or a dinner. The suggested serving temperature is 14°C.