Ribolla Gialla 'Etichetta Nera' Movia 2022

The Movia Ribolla Gialla ‘Etichetta Nera’ represents a full and mineral expression of the winemaking tradition of the Slovenian Collio, locally known as Goriška Brda. This wine region is located in the westernmost part of Slovenia, bordering Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and is influenced by the simultaneous effects of the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea, elements that contribute to the peculiar microclimate highly suited for quality viticulture. The traditionally cultivated grape varieties are the same as those in the Friulian Collio, namely Malvasia Istriana, Terrano, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Friulano, and of course, Ribolla Gialla, alongside the international varieties Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.

‘Etichetta Nera’ Movia Ribolla Gialla is made from only the grapes of the same white variety, hand-picked at the end of September. In the winery, the bunches are selected, destemmed, and subjected to a cold pre-fermentation maceration of 18 hours. This is followed by soft pressing and alcoholic fermentation of the must conducted by indigenous yeasts, with the subsequent phase of maturation that takes place for 8 months on the fine lees, with 50% of the mass in oak barrels and the remaining half in stainless steel tanks.

The Movia Ribolla Gialla ‘Etichetta Nera’ is a bright straw yellow color tending towards golden. On the nose, intriguing and complex sensations of tropical fruit, yellow apple, peach, white plum, flowers, citrus, medicinal herbs, and anise are perceived, combined with evocative iodized hints. The taste reveals notable freshness and sapidity, elements that balance the richness of the body, making the progression tense and persistent on fruity and mineral perceptions consistent with the olfactory experience. A tasty Ribolla Gialla already enjoyable in its youth, also capable of sustaining a further prolonged aging in the bottle.