Ribolla Gialla Venezia Giulia IGT 2016

Gravner | Friuli
Az. Agr. Gravner Francesco | Loc. Lenzuolo Bianco 9 | IT 34070 Gorizia

02160116 · 0,75 l · 145,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
Limitation of 2 articles per customer

Josko Gravner's Ribolla Gialla is not only a captivating, class-defining and skin-deep white wine, but also the one that has made him a cult winemaker and can be found on every cutting-edge wine list around the globe. Every sip brings with it unfathomable depth, curiosity and intoxicating opulence, opening up new dimensions of flavour every hour. With more than 50 vintages, no one but Josko knows how long they will continue to make wine. That's why we always advise buying these rare wines while they last!

Deep orange with amber-coloured reflections. Seductive, initially slightly reductive, oxidative, sweet bouquet of dried orange, peach and sweet spices. On the palate, it has an impressively silky texture with lush fruit, honey notes, hints of baked apple and vanilla. It is firm, stable and could be mistaken for a red wine when tasted blind. Be sure to temper at 14-16°C, decant and keep a little for the next day! SUPERIORE.DE

"Gravner's Ribolla ferments on the skins in amphorae and ages for several years in large oak barrels, producing what is the quintessential Italian skin-contact wine. Spicy and textural, with a hint of Sherry flor, it's remarkably fresh and vibrant. Citrus peel and blood orange notes are carried along on a slightly warming finish. Spellbinding." Decanter

"The 2016 Ribolla Gialla Anfora is wonderfully lifted and finessed in style, entrancing the senses with a cascade of dusty dried flowers, pine shavings, ginger spice cookies, cloves and dried peaches. It is weighty upon entry with a stimulating core of zesty acidity to balance, as a savory wave of tart apples and apricots courses across the palate, leaving notes of cedar and sour citrus in its wake. Long and youthfully stern, the 2016 leaves a crunch of minerality and a sensation of inner incense while tapering off classically dry. This is a regal and refined vintage for the Ribolla Gialla Anfora. It was fermented with 20% whole clusters as the stems on the Ribolla Gialla were perfectly ripe." Vinous