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2021
Amphora-Aged Ribolla Gialla

Amphora-Aged Orange Wine
SKU: DRGR213

Voluptuous whites are richer in texture, thanks to riper fruit. Most are dry wines that feature the added flavor complexity of new oak barrel use, but a handful are lusciously-sweet late-harvested dessert wines.

FOOD PAIRING: Ideally suited to richer dishes and cooked foods, like GRILLED OR FRIED SEAFOOD, POULTRY & WHITE MEATS, plus dishes featuring BUTTER, ONIONS or NUTS.

$80
Description

This 2021 Ribolla Gialla, a white Italian wine grape originally from the northeast region of Fruili, was destemmed and skin fermented by native yeast in clay amphorae for four weeks, resulting in a wine with a golden hue. The ancient practice of crafting wine in amphorae increases the development of aromas such as nuts, baked fruit and lends a slight tea characteristic with subdued acidity and rich mineral flavors. This “orange wine,” another name for a skin-fermented white wine, is a great match with bold foods and drinks more like a red wine rather than a white wine.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

A pale amber color.

Aroma: 

Notes of floral emphasized by hazelnut aromas that leap from the glass.

Palate: 

Mandarin orange, honeydew and vanilla bean flavors are enhanced by hints of black tea. This is a lovely, elegant textured wine that has an enticing and lingering finish.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

Drought, light rain throughout the winter impacted yields across all varietals on the north coast. Mild temperatures at end of growing season – allowed for low potential alcohol, aromatic freshness across all varietals

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Mendocino County
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • pH: 3.55
  • Titratable Acidity: 6.4g/L
  • Aging: Skin fermented by native yeast in clay amphorae for four weeks
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Chicken Bearnaise w/Mushroom
Cheese & Nuts:
light cream cheeses