RIBOLLA GIALLA COLLI ORIENTALI FRIULI DOC BUTTRIO 2021 75CL

The history of Ribolla Gialla is dressed in the scents of the Mediterranean sea. Crossing the waves from the island of Kefalonia, it finds its land in the hills of Friuli. Mentioned as early as the 12th century and sung by German chroniclers in 1300, it has always held a special place in viticulture in the eastern part of the region, intertwining with the history of empires and the stories of people and places. Lively and sunny with a characteristic freshness that makes it love at the first sip, its marked minerality blends into the broom and delights the palate with its citrine notes. Grape variety: Ribolla giallo Name: DOC Friuli Colli Orientali Origin of the grapes: from the vineyards of the Castle of Buttrio Ground: alternation of marl and sandstone of Eocene origin, in Friulian called “ponca” Location of the land: hilly, the land is terraced to allow a better cultivation of the vine Microclimate: the position of the hills of the Castle of Buttrio – 142 meters above sea level – guarantees perfect ventilation and the ideal temperature ranges during the harvest give the grapes excellent ripeness Age of the vineyard: varies, from 10 to 60 years Training system: Guyot Vineyard management: integrated management with low environmental impact for the search for the expression of the territory Harvest period: determined on the basis of periodic checks of sugars, acidity, aromatic maturity and tasting of the grapes Vinification: soft pressing with separation of the different fractions of the press. Static settling at 14 ° C for 24-36 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18-20 ° C Refinement: 6-8 months in contact with fermentation yeasts periodically kept in suspension Marketing: 8-10 months after harvest Organoleptic characteristics: Color: straw yellow Bouquet: floral and fragrant, elegant and refined Taste: dry, lively and fresh, with a well-defined acidity Food pairing: goes well with cold appetizers and raw fish, with sour lemon sauces. Excellent with soups, especially creams and soups and first courses based on vegetables and fish dishes Serving temperature: 8 ° – 10 ° C DOWNLOAD PRODUCT SHEET