100% Ribolla Gialla
Friuli, Italy
Medium Body
Pleasant texture on the palate from one day of skin contact and three months of aging on the lees. Fresh citrus and some subtle melon and even tropical notes.
Organic
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Vineyard: Sourced from a vineyard in the hills to the Northeast of Lonzano, Dolegna del Collio, in the province of Gorizia. Average age of vines is 50 years.
Orientation: The vineyard is a 1.50 hectare parcel at 120-160 meters in elevation with a east - southeast exposure.
Soil: Their soil is a mix of marl (clay & lime) with marly limestone. It is a particular type of marl with a high pH. They feel that this especially high pH in the soil adds to the potential for aging in the wine.
Viticulture: Both Ivan and his brother, Pierpaolo, are entomologists, and so biodiversity is incredibly important to them. The winery is certified "Biodiversity Friend" which is an organization that surveys and protects biodiversity, ensuring that the production process does not lead to a loss of biodiversity and that the producer is committed to improving the quality of the environment in which it operates.
Vinification: Fermented with wild yeast in temperature-controlled stainless steel preceded by a one-day maceration on the skins. Aged on the lees for at least three months with frequent batonnage.
Aging: Aged for a couple of months in bottle before release.
