COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Ribolla Gialla
PRODUCER
Marina Danielli
REGION
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Marina Danielli Ribolla Gialla Friuli Colli Orientali 2020 is a single-varietal wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, specifically the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC. Produced by the family-run Marina Danielli estate, the wine embodies a philosophy of minimal intervention. The vineyards are located in Prepotto on 'Ponca' soil, a geological formation of marl and sandstone. The 2020 vintage is noted for its fresh fruity acidity. A distinctive aspect of its production involves aging in natural terracotta amphora.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged in natural terracotta amphora for subtle complexity.
Fact 02
Minimal intervention winemaking, free of additives.
Fact 03
Grapes are harvested multiple times for optimal acidity.
Fact 04
Vineyards are situated on ancient marl and sandstone soil.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Marina Danielli Ribolla Gialla Friuli Colli Orientali 2020 begins with cooling and soft pressing of the grapes. A brief maceration of 6-8 hours at +8°C is followed by gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in cement tanks at a controlled temperature of +15°C for 12 days, using indigenous yeast. Post-fermentation, the wine is racked into stainless steel tanks, followed by a period of 6-8 months aging in natural terracotta amphora. The producer aims for minimal intervention throughout the process.
