Let's start with an interesting fact: Ribolla Gialla is the Friulian native grape variety with the oldest documented history. A true aristocrat of the vine, Masùt da Rive interprets it with elegance. We are in Venezia Giulia, specifically in the Isonzo plain of Mariano del Friuli (Gorizia), an area blessed by its proximity to the Isonzo river. The soil is an extraordinary mosaic of red clay and, above all, those famous pebbles smoothed by ancient floods that act as natural thermoregulators, guaranteeing the vines, whose average age is 17 years, an ideal microclimate for developing maximum aromatic complexity and maintaining a vibrant freshness. 100% Ribolla Gialla, meticulous care is taken in the cellar to enhance its aromatic profile and minerality. The grapes are harvested strictly by hand and selected, then undergo a night of cryomaceration to best extract the most subtle aromas and mineral complexity from the skins, without yielding excessive acidity. This is followed by soft pressing and static decanting, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature. The final touch is prolonged ageing “sur lie” in steel tanks. This contact gives the wine greater structure and that wonderful final harmony, while maintaining the striking freshness typical of the grape variety. Intense and bright golden yellow in colour, the nose is immediately captivated by an intense aroma dominated by minerality. This is joined by slight hints of white fruit such as apple and peach, enriched by floral notes of acacia and a discreet hint of aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is a triumph of freshness and savouriness that immediately brings us back to the stony terroir of the Isonzo. A white wine designed to be enjoyed in its youth, it is a real wild card at the table. Perfect as an aperitif, with raw seafood, sushi and sashimi.