Trebes

Vineyard and terroir

Trebes comes from a terraced vineyard in the Lucinico area of Collio Goriziano. Ribolla Gialla has been cultivated for centuries on Friuli’s hills, historically giving rise to the renowned “Rabiole de Collibus.” Here it grows on terraces of pure Ponca: sand and silt derived from the disintegration of Eocene sandstone formed over an ancient seabed. The spur-cordon-trained vines averaged 20 years of age in 2023, and the yield was 75 q/ha (7.5 t/ha).

Grapes

Ribolla Gialla. Collio DOC Ribolla Gialla 2023.

Vinification

The 2023 crop was harvested entirely by hand, with selection of the best bunches. Fully ripe, sun-exposed grapes were gently destemmed and crushed. Traditional cap-rise vinification began at 15°C. After two days, as the gentle fermentation naturally lifted the skins to the top of the tank, the fermenting must was separated from them and transferred to 20-hl acacia casks to complete fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was prevented.

Ageing

The wine matured for nine months on fine lees in 20-hl acacia casks at low temperature.

Technical data

2023 alcohol: 12.5% vol.

Tasting profile

The 2023 is refined straw yellow with delicate golden highlights. Its broad, harmonious bouquet opens with summer meadow flowers, followed by Reinette apple, white-fleshed fruit and dandelion nuances. The palate is expansive and distinctly mineral, with white mulberry and bread-crust notes leading into a long, elegant and persistent finish supported by fresh acidity.

Vintage notes

The 2023 season began with a rainy January followed by a dry, cold February. The transition into spring favoured regular budbreak in line with the historical average. Frequent spring rainfall accompanied early vegetative growth; shoot selection, prolonged cover cropping and ventilation during dry days supported the canopy. Summer was warm but not extreme, with well-distributed rain maintaining soil hydration and balanced ripening.