"Yellow Hills" Ribolla Gialla Collio DOC 2021

Ribolla gialla is a white grape variety indigenous to Friuli-Venezia Giulia. One of the best-loved regional varieties, it is undoubtedly among those most used to produce very interesting wines. Castello di Spessa offers it here in a very 'typical' version, produced from grapes harvested in an estate vineyard planted in 2000. In this case, the roots are in a soil known as Ponca, consisting of marl and sandstone. We are in Capriva del Friuli, in the Collio area. The harvest takes place in the second ten days of September, when the grapes have reached full ripeness. Once in the cellar, the grapes are immediately sent to a rapid transformation that begins with the fermentation phase in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. At the end of this process, the wine is then refined, again in stainless steel, in contact with its noble lees until March. This is followed by bottling and a further period of ageing in the cellar before final release. Straw yellow in colour, the nose expresses citrus and floral scents. In the mouth, however, it immediately reveals great freshness with a long, creamy finish. It goes well with light appetisers, fresh cheese, sliced meats and raw vegetables. Also ideal with seafood dishes and delicate fish preparations. Excellent with omelettes.