RoncAlto Ribolla Gialla Collio DOC - Livon

The Tenuta RoncAlto Ribolla Gialla Collio DOC from Livon shimmers straw yellow in the glass. The bouquet develops floral and fruity aromas, with hints of yellow flowers and yellow-fleshed fruit, citrus notes through to bergamot, herbs and mineral nuances. On the palate, this very varietal Ribolla Gialla from the family-owned Tenuta RoncAlto in Collio is lively, fresh, balanced and tasty with a long, pleasant finish.

Vinification of the RoncAlto Ribolla Gialla Collio DOC from Livon

The vineyards of TenutaRoncAlto are located in Ruttars in the municipality of Dolegna del Collio. Here, the grapes for the exquisite Ribolla Gialla thrive on clayey, mineral marl soils. The grapes are harvested entirely by hand, macerated in a horizontal press for 8 days, gently pressed and the must is clarified by natural decantation. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and the wine then remains in the same containers for 8 months on the fine lees at a constant, controlled temperature of 16°C. Only then is it bottled and matured. Only then is it bottled and left to mature in the bottle for some time before being released for sale. The Ribolla Gialla develops its elegant floral and fruity secondary aromas during the long ageing process.
This Ribolla Gialla from RoncAlto has a shelf life of 6 to 8 years.

Dining recommendations for the Tenuta RoncAlto Ribolla Gialla Collio from Livon

This award-winning white wine from the Collio in Friuli tastes best when served at 12°-13°C and goes well with fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, from starters, pasta and black risotto with sepia ink, for example, to main courses with grilled fish. However, it is also a wonderful accompaniment to preparations with country ingredients, vegetables, tender cold cuts and lightly seasoned white meat.

Awards for the RoncAlto Ribolla Gialla Collio DOC from Livon

• The WineHunter Award: Rosso for 2017
• Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses 2015, 2012, 2009, 2007, 2006
• I Vini di Veronelli: 89 points
• Veronelli Guide: 2 stars
• Bibenda: 3 grapes
• Luca Maroni: 87 points

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