Matthiasson Ribolla Gialla

Matthiasson Wines Ribolla Gialla 2019

13%

Ribolla Gialla originates from Friuli Venezia Giulia region in Northern Italy but is also being found in other regions, such as Oak Knoll in Napa Valley at Matthiasson Wines. Steve and Jill Matthiasson Since 2008 they organically and sustainable harvest their 7 rows of vines, making skin contacting wine that begins with a 2 week whole cluster fermentation using ambient yeast, open top tanks with punchdowns. The wine is then aged for 18 months sur lie, no racking. 3 000 bottles produced.

Pours into the glass a brilliant gold color. The intense aromas of yellow field flowers, lemon curd, lemom marmalade, dried tangerine peel, baking spice, pepper and stony minerality. The creamy mouthfeel has a vivacious acidity, supple tannins and great depth to its structure. length at 13% alcohol

The beauty of skin contact wine is that it such a versatile food pairing wine thanks to the acidity, tannins and flavors - for your next happy hour serve it with cured meats and strong cheese platter, egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce or scallop ceviche.