Ribolla Gialla

A Ribolla Gialla that knows exactly what it wants: freshness, tension and the expression of one of Friuli's most traditional white wine terroirs. Pale straw yellow in the glass with greenish reflections. A cool, clear aroma of lemon peel, white flowers, green apple and a hint of lime honey. No excess, but controlled precision. The palate is gripping but never sharp: the acidity is lively, the texture slightly creamy, the finish characterised by citrus, fine herbal notes and an almost salty touch. 2024 brought ideal conditions for fresh, varietal wines – and this Ribolla Gialla takes full advantage of this. A very characterful representative of its kind. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale straw yellow with a greenish tinge. Fine citrus fruit, white flowers, a hint of lime honey and delicate yeast notes on the nose - typical of the lively Ribolla Gialla. On the palate, the wine is clear and straightforward, with a juicy freshness, delicate structure and a subtly salty final. The ageing in stainless steel preserves the purity of the variety and emphasises the straightforward style of the house. An animating white wine with a profile of origin and a pleasing lightness - perfect for sunny hours, Mediterranean cuisine and a big smile in the glass. SUPERIORE.DE

Ribolla Gialla with ambition: "Rjgialla" is Tunella's elegant interpretation of the indigenous grape variety that has been rooted in Friuli for centuries. The vines grow on slopes with lean marl soil, which gives the wine precision and freshness. Bright straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. The bouquet is fine and expressive: lemon zest, white peach, blossom honey, pear and a hint of herbal spice. Slender but full of character on the palate, with lively acidity, delicate fruit and a clear, slightly salty finish. A fresh, delicate white wine with a regional profile - ideal with light summer cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, grew up in the family-owned Osteria ai Pompieri and gained his first professional experience as a fireman and later as a lorry driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and love of wine, he began to dedicate himself to wine production in his parents' winery and produced the first pure Tocai in 1965. At the time, the historic label featured a drawing of his fire engine, which he also used to deliver the wine to customers. With the 2019 vintage, the winery returned to these historical roots and included the cute drawing on some of its wine labels.

The label of the Vinnae, made from 100% Ribolla Gialla, features the two-headed eagle that already adorned Anton's great-grandfather's bottles: a symbol of Austro-Hungarian origin and a greeting from the winery. Bright, clear straw yellow colour. Elderflower, sliced apples, white apricots and waxed lemons on the nose. Fascinating wine with a fine, dense bouquet. Structured, brooding and with an engaging minerality on the long, dry final. SUPERIORE.DE

2023 was a year of contrasts in Friuli: after a changeable spring, a warm summer with sporadic rainfall and a cool, dry September made for exceptionally well-balanced grapes. These conditions particularly favoured the late-ripening Ribolla Gialla – which is clearly noticeable in this cru. The wine comes from the historic Zuc di Volpe vineyard – a hill with old vines, clayey marl soils and a striking south-east exposure. Maturation in stainless steel with prolonged ageing on fine lees preserves the varietal typicity and at the same time gives the wine depth and suppleness.

2023 in Friuli was characterised by a cooler, changeable spring and a summer that was warm but not extremely dry. These conditions favoured the late-ripening Ribolla Gialla: the grapes developed a balanced sugar-acid ratio and retained their animating freshness despite being well ripe. As in the previous year, the wine comes from the single vineyard ColdeBliss, whose limestone-rich soil and hillside location allow for a particularly clear, mineral profile.

An idiosyncratic wine with character: Paolo Meroi's Ribolla Gialla comes from high-altitude plots around Buttrio, where cool nights and limestone-rich soils preserve the freshness of the grape variety. Unlike many wines from the region, Meroi's wine is not matured in steel tanks, but partly in used wood - a careful, finely balanced process that adds texture and depth without masking the varietal character. Brilliant golden yellow in the glass. Pear, yellow stone fruit, lime blossom, citrus zest and a hint of hazelnut on the nose. The palate is full-bodied, silky and delicately melting, supported by fresh acidity and subtle spice. The finish is long, cool and salty-mineral. A modern interpretation of the indigenous grape variety - focussed, elegant and absolutely harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE