NoseThe nose is typical of this variety, dry withdelicate citrus and floral notes that recall acacia. apricothoneylemon
FlavorOn the palate it is fresh and fruitywith flavours of pear, peach and citrus and a touch of minerality on the finish.
Friuli Venezia Giulia At a Glance
Region NameFriuli Venezia Giulia
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, most of the best vineyards are located in the southeastern part of the region facing Alpine foothills’ slopes. Here the vines benefit from direct sunlight and a complex climatic intersection of the warm Mediterranean influence of the Adriatic Sea coupled with the cooling breezes from the Julian Alps.
Score: 89Vintage 2023James SucklingBroom flowers, straw, yellow peaches and apricots. This is more complex on the palate than on the nose due to its vibrancy, integrated acidity and tight, savory finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2022James SucklingA fresh, gently waxy white with aromas of sliced apples, fresh pears, orange pith and chamomile. Sleek and medium-bodied with a dry and refreshing finish. Drink nowShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2021Wine EnthusiastUpfront aromas of ripe peach, wild mint and freshly picked wildflowers open the nose of this pretty wine. Blanched almonds and ripe apricots are generous on the palate of this wine, which wraps up with a pop of acidity giving the wine a clean and laser-like finish.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2021James SucklingThis has aromas of sliced apples and fresh pears with blanched almonds and waxed lemons. Medium-bodied with a lightly waxy texture and a fresh, mineral finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2021Vinous MediaThe 2021 Ribolla Gialla is savory in the glass, with wild herbal nuances and sour melon complemented by lime hints. This is silky and deeply textural with notes of kiwi and green apple underscored by saline minerals and brisk acidity that adds tension. The 2021 finishes remarkably fresh yet a bit short, leaving a lingering salty flourish.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 86Vintage 2021Wine SpectatorLight-bodied and zesty, this soft, easy-drinking white has juicy notes of pineapple, apricot, herbs and stone. Drink now. 1,300 cases made, 200 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2020James SucklingButtercups, baked apples, lemon curd and honeycomb on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with a waxy, lightly oily texture. Finishes fresh. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2020Vinous MediaThe 2020 Ribolla Gialla is sweetly scented with pretty notes of chamomile, white flowers and freshly sliced pear. This fleshes out across the palate with round, almost-oily textures that are nicely balanced by notes of mineral-tinged green citrus. It leaves the cheeks puckered and the mouth watering for more while tapering off crisp and floral.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 86Vintage 2019Vinous MediaThe 2019 Ribolla Gialla combines ripe stone fruits with savory wild herbs to create an inviting display. It’s soft and juicy yet understated, showing notes of green melon with a mineral twang, as inner florals develop toward the close. Salty tension lingers along with a hint of yellow citrus.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2018James SucklingAttractive fresh lemon and pear aromas here with a gently chalky palate and a smooth, dry finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2017Wine and SpiritsThis ribolla offers flavors of tart citrus and snappy green-apple skin woven together by racy acidity and a hint of salinity.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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