Ribolla Gialla Borgo San Daniele 2023

The Ribolla Gialla is part of the Collection of single-varietal wines from the Friulian winery Borgo San Daniele, dedicated to the classic grape varieties of the area. It is a line designed to showcase and enhance the grapes in their clear expressive purity, direct and immediate, through simple vinifications and aging in steel. Thus, a label is born that is capable of expressing a great territorial identity, all played on fruity fragrance, on the crisp and citrus freshness typical of the grape variety. An excellent white, a true ambassador of the great Friulian tradition.

The white Ribolla Gialla is one of the most iconic wines of Borgo San Daniele. This beautiful family-run estate cultivates about twenty hectares of vineyards in the prized area of Cormons, following environmentally respectful principles and biodynamic practices. The mild and breezy climate and the soils composed of the famous ponca, that is, sedimentations of marls and sandstones of ancient marine origin, have for centuries been an ideal habitat for white grape varieties. The Ribolla Gialla grapes come fromfrom the vineyards located in the hilly area of Giassico, near Cormons. After a brief pre-fermentation maceration, the grapes are gently pressed and the must is sent for fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine rests on the lees in steel tanks until the following spring, when bottling takes place.

The Ribolla Gialla wine from Borgo San Daniele authentically represents its terroir of origin. This ancient indigenous grape variety produces a straightforward and simple wine, perfect for tasting at aperitif time or to accompany appetizers or delicate seafood dishes. In appearance, it presents a bright, light straw yellow color. Fine and delicate, it has a bouquet characterized by floral aromas of orange blossom, hawthorn, wildflowers, citrus notes, lemon zest, aromas of green apple, cartucciuaro melon, white peach, and nuances of aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it is tense and fragrant, with a clear and vertical sip, leading to a savory finish with citrus freshness.