About Ribolla Gialla

Ribolla literally means "re-boiled". Before modern temperature-controlled techniques were used, the high quantity of malic acid often made the must boil again.

Ribolla Gialla is native of the Friuli Region in North Italy, by the border of Slovenia.

Ribolla Gialla DOC(G)

Best known DOCs:

• Collio Goriziano / Collio DOC (Min 85% Ribolla)
• Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (Min 85% Ribolla)

Ribolla Styles

Ribolla grapes are vinified in 4 different styles:

• Young White
• Oaked White
• Sparkling White
• Orange Wine (in Amphora)
• Sweet Botrytis (with Noble Rot)

Young and dry Ribolla wines are snappy, with balanced flavours of lemon, grapefruit, and Stone Fruit with a saline edge.

Oaked Ribolla wines are excellent wines with a golden full body, minerally and always vibrant.

The Orange wine is often long fermented along with the skins.