A traditional Friuli wine which gives its best when cultivated in poor marl soil, always to be found growing from Collio Goriziano to Brda in Slovenia. In the zone of Capriva it originally took the name of Ribolla di Capriva. This is the last white grape to be harvested at the end of September, picked by hand and fermented at low temperatures to maintain the delicate aroma.

Appellation I.G.T. Venezia Giulia

Grapes 100% Ribolla Gialla

First Production 1981

ANALYITICAL DATA

Alcool % vol: 12,5%

Sugar 1,9 g/l

Total acidity 5,1 g/l

PRODUCTION NOTES

Soil Hilly marly soils of Eocene origin

Training system Guyot bilateral

Harvest time Last decade of August and first decade of September

Harvest method Manual

Yield per hectare 75 q/he

Fermentation 10-12 days in steel tanks

Fermentation temperature 15 °C

Aging In stainless steel tanks for 6 months

Fining Minimum 3 months in bottle

TASTING NOTES

Color Straw yellow with a golden background

Aroma Fresh and nutty, its bouquets is characterized by aromas of field blooming flowers

Palate As on the nose, the palate is also flowery with a long and refreshing acidity

Serving temperature 11° C

Food pairings Ideal as an aperitif, is also a perfect match with all shell fish and raw fish in general