Poderi di Carlo Ribolla Gialla Orange DOC
These weird and wacky whites are perfect for those looking for something off the beaten path. These include wines from unique grape varieties and regions, unfiltered / cloudy whites, orange wines and much more. Each bottle is an adventure in itself!
A fun Italian skin-contact wine from the crossroads of southern and northern Europe! Bordering Slovenia and Austria, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is home to some of Italy’s most distinctive white grape varieties. Take Ribolla Gialla for example. Characterized by firm acidity and floral-fruity aromas, It’s uniquely well adapted for skin-contact wines (aka ‘orange’ wines). For this wine, the winemaking team of Poderi di Carlo allowed the wine to macerate on the grape skins for 7 days in amphora and oak vats, drawing out textural complexity and a lovely amber hue. The nose is a rollercoaster of aromas - golden yellow apple leads into hints of orange-blossom, jackfruit, and honey. Refreshingly crisp and delicately tannic on the palate, the finish is dry and persistently evolving. This is a great introduction to the wonderful world of ‘orange wine’ and the traditional wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.