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Ribolla Gialla Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC wine — Meroi winery — Dionysus

Ribolla Gialla Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC

by Meroi · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

GrapesRibolla Gialla
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
MeroiFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The estate’s twenty-year-old vines grow on east-facing hills in Friuli at an altitude of 140 metres. The marl soils have a rich structure and retain moisture during dry seasons. The exposure allows the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly while developing flavour and aroma.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in wooden barrels at a controlled temperature for 20 days.

Ageing

The wine matures for more than eight months in a combination of new and used French oak barriques, developing refined nuances, complexity and a soft texture. It then rests in bottle for at least one year, gaining depth and finesse.

Tasting profile

Balanced and refreshing, with elegant floral and fruity aromas.

Serving and pairing

Suitable as an aperitif and with light appetisers, fish dishes and seafood.

Label / history

Average annual production is 1,020 bottles.