Ribolla Gialla (Italy)
Ribolla Gialla is a white wine grape from the region of Friuli (Italy).
It is also popular in Slovenia, where it is called Rebula.
Typical Flavors
 Citrus |
 Apple |
 Peach |
 Nectarine |
 Roses |
 Thyme |
 Almonds |
 Minerals |
Citrus, Apple, and Stone Fruit are typical Ribolla Gialla flavors.
With hints of Flowers, Herbs, and Bitter or Saline Minerality.
Profile
Ribolla Gialla is fruity, acidic and floral:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Salads |
 Vinegar |
 Tapas |
 Oysters |
 Shrimps |
 Seafood |
 Sushi |
 Fish |
 Chips |
 Chicken |
 Ham |
Ribolla is a great food wine. Acidity and saline bitterness are perfect palate cleansers.
It works well with most seafood and lime based white meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Bright Vinaigrettes.
Green Salads. Olives. Tapas.
Oysters in Garlic (and Lime).
Mussels. Clams (in Chili).
Sushi. Sashimi. Smoked Salmon.
Grilled Seafood. Crab. Lobster.
Fried Fish. Fish and Chips. Fish Tacos.
Lemon Chicken. Lemon Veal.
Cheese:
Goat Cheese. Mature Cheese. Smoked Cheese.
Italian Specialities:
Spaghetti alle Vongole (Clams)
Prosciutto di Cormons (Light Smoked Ham)
Lemon Caper Veal Piccata
Ribolla Styles
Ribolla grapes are vinified in 4 different styles:
- Young White
- Oaked White
- Sparkling White
- Orange Wine (in Amphora)
- Sweet Botrytis (with Noble Rot)
Young and dry Ribolla wines are snappy, with balanced flavours of lemon, grapefruit, and Stone Fruit with a saline edge.
Oaked Ribolla wines are excellent wines with a golden full body, minerally and always vibrant.
The Orange wine is often long fermented along with the skins.
About Ribolla Gialla
Ribolla literally means "re-boiled". Before modern temperature-controlled techniques were used, the high quantity of malic acid often made the must boil again.
Ribolla Gialla is native of the Friuli Region in North Italy, by the border of Slovenia.
Ribolla Gialla DOC(G)
Best known DOCs:
- Collio Goriziano / Collio DOC (Min 85% Ribolla)
- Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (Min 85% Ribolla)
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!