Ribolla Gialla

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Common synonyms: Avola, Ribollat, Ribuole, Gargania, Pignolo, Rabiola, Rabola, Rabolla, Rabolla Dzhalla di Rozatsio, Rabuele, Raibola, Rebolla, Rebula, Rebula Bela, Ribola Djiala, Ribolla, Ribolla bianca, Ribolla Dzhalla, Ribolla Gialla di Rosazz, Ribolla Gialla di Rosazzo, Ribollat, Riboule, Ribuela, Ribuele Zale, Ribula Zuta, Robola, Robolla

Parentage of the grape: Unknown

History of the grape: This ancient Friulian variety was first mentioned in a contract from 1289. In 1402, the local city of Udine prohibited the adulteration of Ribolla by any other grape variety. Boccaccio, the author of The Decameron, specifically mentioned the grape in his diatribe against the vice of gluttony. Unfortunately, this illustrious history was interrupted by the Phylloxera epidemic, after which many Friulian vineyards were replanted with international varieties instead of Ribolla. Today, planting this grape is a matter of identity: in Oslavia, it is an expression of Slavic heritage. It has also become Read more »

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Livon Collio Bianco Solarco

Winery:	Livon
Region:	Italy » Collio Goriziano
Color:	White Wines

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Searching for a Solid Quaff: Telegraph Maps London Wine Week

Discovering a good wine bar at London Wine Week can be like a treasure hunt. Earlier this week, United Kingdom-based newspaper The Telegraph offered readers an X-marks-the-spot list of top wine bars at London Wine Week (LWW). Three days remain in the...

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September 2015

Grassi Wine Company Napa Valley Ribolla Gialla 2013

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Wine review by 453542Mr Dolce 453542
July 2015

Orange wine is something I feel I have read about more often than I have seen ... ... Matthiasson Napa Valley Ribolla Gialla Matthiasson Vineyard - The Ribolla Gialla budwood originated from Josko Gravner. He shared it with Napa winemaker George Vare and, eventually, it was also grafted into Steve Matthiasson’s home vineyard where it is organ... Read More

From the article Ditch Your Rose: Orange Wine Is Burning Hot
June 2015

Wyland Nero D Avola 2010

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Wine review by Pammie
May 2015

Ryme Ribolla Gialla Napa Valley Vare Vineyard 2012

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Fascinating orange wine made from Ribolla Gialla by Ryme Cellars. Golden orange color, the nose is floral and honeysuckle. Creamy texture, nice acidity with an interesting mix of stone fruit (ripe white peach, nectarine) and baking spices. Read More

Wine review by vin0vin0
May 2015

Discovering a good wine bar at London Wine Week can be like a treasure hunt. Earlier this week, United Kingdom-based newspaper The Telegraph offered readers an X-marks-the-spot list of top wine bars at London Wine Week (LWW). Three days remain in the week-long event. “It’s London Wine Week, and bars and restaurants all around the capital are p... Read More

From the article Searching for a Solid Quaff: Telegraph Maps London Wine Week
May 2015

Friuli (or more properly Friuli Venezia Giulia) lies in Italy’s ... the ... the remaining 45% a mix of Ribolla Gialla and Malvasia. There is a great deal of selection made in the vineyards, resulting in very low yields. As if created to personify Silvio himself, the wine is not only a testament to great winemaking but also the incredible artis... Read More

From the article For the Love of Friuli Wine
February 2015

Thought I'd start a topic to see what "different" wines people are drinking. I've been on a hunt to find wines made from lesser known grapes or from unusual areas. Here's one of each.This is a rose made from Cinsault, not too unusual right? Well this is from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. Either they don't make very good wine in Lebanon or this bo... Read More

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January 2015

Edi Simcic Rebula Gorika Brda Rubikon 2011

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My favorite from Edi, so interesting, and deep, you have to think about it afterwords... love this label Read More

Wine review by VINARIJA TOPICH
October 2014

Edi Simcic Rebula Gorika Brda Rubikon 2011

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One of my favorite white wines. Phenomenal serious experience. A must try!! Read More

Wine review by VINARIJA TOPICH
June 2014

I have had a few Ribolla Gialla all from the same southern Napa Vare vineyard. Arnot-Roberts, Matthiasson and RYME. All have been bright and refreshing with RYME doing theirs with skin contact resulting in an orange hue and a slightly more structured wine. Been. A nice discovery for sure. Read More

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