Ribolla
2015
Wine description
Ribolla is a Slovene autochthonous variety, which is said to be giving best results in Goriška Brda region. It grows best on Brda marl soil (opoka) under the influence of the mild Mediterranean climate. In the past, it was a simple wine as the vine could be very loaded. Our Ribolla, from middle-aged vines, is light yellow, with gold accents; the bouquet is specifically soft (notes of lemon, green apple, citrus and grapefruit) and fruity. The harmony of acids, the full body and distinct minerality complete the taste to its excellence.
With food
We recommend trying it as an aperitif in spring and summer. It can be served with lettuce, vegetables, asparagus, white meat, sea food, rice. We especially recommend it with modern cuisine, and also with sushi.
Aging
Maturation in the bottle may develop up to ten years.
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Grape type:
Ribolla -
Region:
Collio – Italy -
Vineyards:
Medana -
Vineyards age:
57 - 62 years -
Vineyards altitude:
200 - 250 metres above sea level -
Vineyards exposure:
north - west -
Soil type:
marl, slate and sandstone (opoka) -
Harvest:
hand-harvested, in the beginning of October
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Vinification:
24 hours of maceration, fermentation with natural yeasts of grapes, in stainless steel barrel.
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Maturation:
8 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks -
Maturation in bottle:
at least a month -
Alcohol:
13,0 % vol -
Total acidity:
5,4 g / l -
Bottle:
0,75 l -
Bottling:
12.000 bottles in July 2016 -
Serving temperature:
10 - 12 °C
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Brda Classic
Years of experience have shown that white wines produced in this way, with their expressive structure, which is not lost after maturing in the bottle for some years, should gain in expressive elegance laced with a marvellously pleasant minerality.