Gravner
Ribolla 2018
| Denomination | IGT Venezia Giulia |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Ribolla Gialla |
| Aging | Vinification in amphora for 7 months with skin maceration; ageing in large oak barrels and open wooden vats; bottled during the waning moon without fining or filtration. |
- Origin and variety: 100% Ribolla Gialla, Indicazione Geografica Tipica Venezia Giulia, 2018 harvest
- Vinification in amphora: skin maceration for 7 months, unfiltered macerated white wine
- Spontaneous fermentation: use of indigenous yeasts, no temperature control, minimal sulphites
- Aromatic profile: golden amber colour; notes of fruit, dried flowers, mountain hay and aromatic herbs
- Serving and storage: decant for 1 hour at 12–14 °C; ageing potential of 5–10 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ribolla Gravner is a macerated white wine made from Ribolla Gialla grapes, a pure expression of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region and the Venezia Giulia denomination. In the glass, it displays a bright golden yellow colour enriched with deep amber hues. On the nose, aromas of dried fruit and flowers emerge, harmonised with subtle hints of mountain hay and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is dry and full-bodied, with a savoury and persistent sip, the result of prolonged contact between the must and the skins.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia from vineyards trained using the Guyot system. Yields in the vineyard are kept extremely low to enhance the aromatic intensity of each bunch. The nature of the marl-limestone soils imparts a distinct savouriness and a vibrant texture to the wine. The harvest at the end of September ensures ideal ripeness for long extractions, giving the wine a solid structure and a dry character that embodies the rural essence of its chosen territory.
How it is produced
Fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts, with no temperature control. Vinification in amphora continues for seven months, ensuring deep and prolonged maceration. The wine then matures in large oak barrels and open wooden vats, following natural processes without intervention. Bottling takes place during the waning moon, without fining or filtration. To best appreciate its complexity, a decanting time of about an hour and a serving temperature between 12 and 14°C are recommended.
History and Curiosities
Gravner's 2018 Ribolla embodies the winery's biodynamic vision. Born from marl-limestone soils in the heart of Venezia Giulia, this wine comes to life through a lengthy amphora vinification lasting seven months. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and deep skin maceration enhance its purest essence, without any temperature control. Bottled during the waning moon and without filtration, this prestigious macerated wine offers an authentic sip, a perfect expression of an uncompromising natural philosophy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1901
- Oenologist: Francesco (Josko) Gravner
- Bottles produced: 34.000
- Hectares: 15
Gravner is a proponent of the use of open-top wood vats and extended maceration on the grape skins, while he eschews added yeasts, sulphur dioxide, and temperature control—in short, he supports purely natural winemaking. Gravner employs both amphorae and large oak barrels to make his wines." The grapes for these wines come from his 18 hectares of vineyards in Gorizia (Oslavia) that straddle the Italian-Slovenian border. It is here that he exercises his current approach to wine. Gravner avers, "I am convinced that wine is a product of Nature, not of Man, whose role therefore is to accompany its maturation process while avoiding any artificial intervention." Every bottle of Gravner’s wines is a testament to the pure beauty of that philosophy. Read more
| Name | Gravner Ribolla 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Venezia Giulia IGT |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Ribolla Gialla |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Gravner |
| Story | History and Curiosities Gravner's 2018 Ribolla embodies the winery's biodynamic vision. Born from marl-limestone soils in the heart of Venezia Giulia, this wine comes to life through a lengthy amphora vinification lasting seven months. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and deep skin maceration enhance its purest essence, without any temperature control. Bottled during the waning moon and without filtration, this prestigious macerated wine offers an authentic sip, a perfect expression of an uncompromising natural philosophy. |
| Origin | Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcare marnoso |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4.000–9.000 |
| Yield per hectare | 24 quintals |
| Harvest | End of September |
| Fermentation | 7 months |
| Production technique | Vinification in amphora |
| Wine making | Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts; vinification takes place in amphorae for 7 months with skin maceration; no temperature control and no addition of selected yeasts; maturation in large oak barrels and open wooden vats; bottled during the waning moon without fining or filtration, with minimal added sulphites. |
| Aging | Vinification in amphora for 7 months with skin maceration; ageing in large oak barrels and open wooden vats; bottled during the waning moon without fining or filtration. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |