Ribolla Gialla is a typical grape of northeastern Italy vinified alone or in blend with the use of other grapes. Widely requested by consumers, it can be vinified as still wine or in the sparkling version. The first historical document concerning the appearance of the Ribolla Gialla dates back to 1296 with the name Rabola. The recent rediscovery of the Ribolla Gialla grape has allowed the experimentation of short macerations while the aromatic charge of the young Ribolla can be preserved with fast vinifications and immediate consumption that allow the perception of more distinct floral and mineral notes. With a fruity and floral nose that ranges from litchi to peach, from acacia to hay, Ribolla Gialla has a medium-high acidity and a medium body. The ageing of the Ribolla Gialla can take place in wood giving the wine oxidation and consequent spicy and iodized aromas that refine the body and color. The Collio DOC and Colli Orientali del Friuli appellations welcome the Ribolla Gialla in purity or in blend. For the Collio DOC appellation, Ribolla Gialla must be produced from vineyards covering at least 85% of the company total and have an alcoholic strength of at least 11% vol.

How to buy Ribolla Gialla

If you are looking for a straightforward and intriguing wine, buying Ribolla Gialla is the experience for you. On the Vino.com website you can buy your Ribolla Gialla from a wide selection and be surprised by the delicacy of the Collio DOC Ribolla Gialla 2020 Ronco del Frassino, with fruity and floral scents or by the Venezia Giulia IGT Ribolla Gialla 2016 Damijan Podversic, an intriguing and aromatic, perfect for your white meat or fish dishes. If you are looking for sparkling versions, you can use the filters and buy the Sparkling Wine Brut Ribolla Gialla Fantinel or the Ribolla Gialla Brut Xala Astoria, with an attractive design and ideal for your aperitifs. In short, buying Ribolla Gialla on Vino.com could be the funniest choice for restocking your cellar.

How is sparkling Ribolla Gialla obtained?

The procedure for obtaining the sparkling Ribolla Gialla is the same as for sparkling wines which, starting from a base wine, are refermented in the bottle such as the Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico Extra Brut Ribolla Gialla Puiatti or in an autoclave.

What are the best wineries for Ribolla Gialla?

In the Vino.com online wine shop you can find the best wineries for your Ribolla Gialla chosen and carefully selected by our sommeliers. Among these, Ronco del Frassino, Cormòns, Villa Folini as well as the unmissable Bastianich.

What distinguishes the Ribolla Gialla-based sparkling wine?

In addition to the typical floral and fruity aromas of Ribolla Gialla, the sparkling version is characterized by the presence of carbon dioxide developed according to the Classic or Charmat methods.

Veneto Veneto is a land of ancient winemaking traditions, which today boasts the primacy in Italy for the production of DOC wines. The wine production of the region is qualified not only through the widest and most varied panorama of vineyards and wines, from whites to reds, from sparkling wines to passito, but also thanks to a strong vocation for quality, with as many as 14 DOCG wines, 28 DOC wines and 10 IGT wines.

Much of the Veneto, due to its climatic and morphological characteristics, is an area where excellent grapes are grown; viticulture is practiced both in the flat area, very rich in streams, and on the hills, which have a mild climate and fertile soils. With its 78,200 hectares of vineyards it is certainly one of the most interesting regions, especially for the variety of wines produced there, from the great reds of Valpolicella such as Amarone and Ripasso, to the fragrant and intense whites such as Soave and Lugana (appellation that it shares with the Lombardia) to Prosecco in its various variations, from Asolo DOCG to Cartizze.

Venetian red wine

Venetian red wine is known all over the world thanks to Amarone della Valpolicella. This red wine obtained from grapes subjected to drying ranks among the great Italian reds, and due to its characteristics of longevity and structure it is often one of the most coveted wines by collectors. In Valpolicella, however, there is also Valpolicella ripasso (obtained by resting on the lees of Amarone), and classic and superior Valpolicella. Not far away, we find Bardolino, more fruity and easy to drink, especially loved across the border. In Veneto there are also non-native grapes, such as on the Colli Berici, where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are at home, alongside the curious local grape tocai rosso, similar to cannonau or grenache. Finally, interesting results are obtained from the carmenere grape and above all from the Raboso, which gives life to an excellent red wine and a noteworthy passito.

Veneto white wine

Veneto white wine has been successful thanks to the Lugana appellation (in common with Lombardy), an excellent white wine with complex aromas, which is also interesting for aging. The Soave and Gambellara appellation was also of great importance, in which white wines have made famous producers such as Pieropan. Among the white grapes of interest there are undoubtedly the Vespaiola, with which the Torcolato di Breganze passito wine is produced, but also the yellow Moscato, which in the Euganean Hills originates the Moscato Fiori d'Arancio DOCG, a sweet sparkling wine with greedy aromas. However, white wine in Veneto means above all glera, with a growing production of Prosecco, which recently saw the release of the new Prosecco rosé, born from glera and pinot noir.

What is the best Venetian red wine?

Amarone della Valpolicella is undoubtedly the best Venetian red wine, and ranks among the best Italian wines thanks to its longevity, which allows it to age in the cellar for up to 20 or 30 years like Barolo and Brunello.

What is the best match for Veneto white wine?

Veneto white wine is rich in aromas and normally does not have much acidity, which is why it is suitable for pairing with river fish but also with egg-based dishes or enriched with sauces with aromatic herbs and bechamel. Try for example to combine Soave with pasta alla carbonara or Lugana with trout alla mugnaia, it will be a success!

Which are the most famous wine producers in Veneto?

The most famous wine producers of Veneto are undoubtedly those of Valpolicella, such as Quintarelli, Masi, Bertani, but also Tommasi, Dal Forno and Allegrini. However, there are also prominent names in the Soave appellation, such as Pieropan.