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2015 Friuli Colli Orientali Ribolla Gialla
La ViarteThe crystalline freshness of this native Friulian white makes it a godsend at table: consider this the ultimate wine for your aperitivi and antipasti when you desire a mouthwatering, mineral-driven bianco. The variety’s trademark is a subtle bitter almond finish that lends itself to some of the more divine prosciutto pairings achievable in fine wine. Until then, it’s all bright, lively, citrus and floral notes that simultaneously allay thirst and inspire much more of it.
—Anthony Lynch
Wine Type: | white |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Ribolla GIalla |
Appellation: | Colli Orientali di Friuli |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Friuli |
Producer: | La Viarte |
Winemaker: | Giulio Ceschin |
Vineyard: | 32 - 35 years, 1.39 ha |
Soil: | Eocene Marl and Sandstone |
Aging: | One month of bottle aging before release |
Farming: | Sustainable |
Alcohol: | 12.5% |
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About The Producer
La Viarte
About The Region
Friuli
Friuli may be forever tied to its bland, acidic Pinot Grigios, which at one point saturated the export market, but a deeper look reveals a captivating array of unique grape-growing sites, distinctive indigenous varieties, and passionate small growers keen on preserving a rich tradition of winemaking.
Here in Italy’s northeast corner, the region is shared between the Julian Alps in the north and plains leading to the Adriatic Sea in the south, bound by the Veneto to the west and Slovenia to the east. While it is one of the wettest regions of Italy—and all of Europe, for that matter—Friuli benefits from the push-and-pull of cool air currents from the mountains meeting warmer breezes from the Adriatic. A crescent-shaped slice of foothills, where both play a role, tends to produce the region’s finest wines.
Nothing is more emblematic to Friulian wine than a crisp, peachy Ribolla Gialla served with thinly sliced prosciutto San Daniele, a local specialty. And yet, this only begins to tell the story: high-acid, mineral-driven whites from a number of local varieties including Tocai Friulano, Pinot Grigio, and Malvasia range from light and crisp to powerful and age-worthy, complementing Adriatic shellfish, hearty mountain cheeses, and everything in between. Native reds like Schioppettino, Terrano, and Refosco all have something unique to say, while there has even been significant success with French varieties like Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot, all long established in the region.
Friuli’s diversity is its strength, and it keeps us coming back for more. In fact, Kermit imported one of the region’s first organic growers toward the start of his career; our more recent collaboration with producers like Vignai da Duline is a testament to the enormous potential when devoted artisans put their hearts into Friuli’s fascinating terroir.
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Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
A good doctor prescribed the wine of Nuits-Saint-Georges to the Sun King, Louis XIV, when he suffered an unknown maladie. When the king’s health was restored the tasty remedy enjoyed a vogue at court. Lord, send me a doctor like that!
Inspiring Thirst, page 117