This is the wine that changed everything. The benchmark. The answer to the question: What is orange wine supposed to be?
A Spiritual Experience
In the hands of Josko Gravner, Ribolla Gialla becomes not just a wine, but a pilgrimage. Born from the wild borderlands of Italy and Slovenia, this wine spends a full year buried underground, fermenting on its skins in Georgian amphorae. It then rests for six more years in large, old oak barrels before release.
The result is a wine that chants. A chorus of dried apricot, wildflower honey, and black tea unfolds with a haunting, savory mystery. It has the texture of silk spun with stone. The tannins are firm but gentle, and the finish is eternal.
How to Enjoy
This is a bottle you plan an evening around. Do not serve it cold; cellar temperature is ideal. Decant for at least an hour and pair with reverence: aged Montasio cheese, wild mushroom risotto, or a quiet evening.
Quick Facts
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Producer: |
Gravner |
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Wine: |
Ribolla |
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Vintage: |
2016 |
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Region: |
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy |
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Grape: |
100% Ribolla Gialla |
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Style: |
Orange Wine, Amphora-Aged, Benchmark, Profound |
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Tasting Notes: |
Dried apricot, wildflower honey, black tea, savory herbs, wet stone |
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Food Pairing: |
Mushroom risotto, aged cheeses, cured meats, rich fish dishes |
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Good to Know: |
The definitive orange wine from the producer who started the movement. A must-try for any serious wine lover. |
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