{"product_id":"villa-russiz-ribolla-gialla-2024","title":"Villa Russiz Ribolla Gialla 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilla Russiz Ribolla Gialla is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that perfectly expresses the characteristics of the Collio region in Friuli Venezia Giulia. To the eye, it presents a straw-yellow colour, enlivened by greenish highlights. The aromatic profile opens with fragrant \u003cstrong\u003efloral and fruity notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, including clear hints of acacia and citrus fruits. On the palate, it is dry and dynamic, distinguished by an elegant texture and a \u003cstrong\u003emarked freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e that leads to a citrusy, savoury and extremely clean finish, thanks to fermentation and ageing in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Capriva del Friuli area, in the heart of the Collio. The vineyards benefit from a southern exposure, which is essential to ensure the full and even ripening of the bunches. The terroir is characterised by an \u003cstrong\u003eentirely marly soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, a factor that gives the wine its typically dry and defined character. This specific microclimate allows the \u003cstrong\u003eRibolla Gialla\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep its natural vivacity intact, ensuring a \u003cstrong\u003elinear and high-character\u003c\/strong\u003e expression on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eManual harvesting takes place in the early morning hours of September to pick the bunches at full maturity. Vinification begins with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e of the whole grapes, followed by destemming and a brief cold maceration. The free-run juice ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, without undergoing malolactic fermentation. The process concludes with \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel for at least six months, a technique that results in a precise wine with a \u003cstrong\u003elean and slender structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1868 in Capriva del Friuli, the historic Villa Russiz estate expresses the pure essence of Collio through this \u003cstrong\u003epure Ribolla Gialla\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the manual harvesting of the bunches during the cool September mornings, the winery preserves the delicate varietal aromas of the grapes intact. The slow fermentation at 16 °C and the meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel for at least six months bestow a rare elegance upon the wine, bearing witness to a \u003cstrong\u003eFriulian oenological heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrated over time by authoritative guides such as Gambero Rosso, Bibenda and Veronelli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Villa Russiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373272809643,"sku":"62144","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/villa-russiz-ribolla-gialla-2024_62144_1_c734435e-4a66-4f13-acd7-001ea72c3a9c.webp?v=1788272170","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-dk\/products\/villa-russiz-ribolla-gialla-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}