La Roncaia Ribolla Gialla

Vineyard and terroir

The vines grow on Eocene-origin marl soil at a density of 4,200 plants per hectare. They are trained to unilateral Guyot. The high-hill setting brings out the characteristic purity of this native variety.

Grapes

100% Ribolla Gialla.

Vinification

The grapes are picked at full maturity in late September and pressed as whole bunches. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks under strictly controlled temperature, followed by slow maturation.

Ageing

After maturation, the wine undergoes the necessary period of ageing in horizontally stored bottles before release.

Technical data

• Alcohol: 13% vol.
• Classification: Ribolla Gialla DOC Friuli Colli Orientali
• Training system: unilateral Guyot
• Planting density: 4,200 vines/ha

Tasting profile

Brilliant straw yellow. The direct, expressive aroma combines elegant flowers, fresh aromatic herbs and delicate citrus fragrances. On the palate, minerality and freshness are balanced by pleasantly glycerol-rich roundness.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 10–12°C. Suitable as an aperitif and with starters, particularly oysters and sea truffles.