{"product_id":"damijan-podversic-ribolla-gialla-2021","title":"Damijan Podversic Ribolla Gialla 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eDamijan Podversic Ribolla Gialla 2021 is a compelling expression of Friuli’s iconic white grape, crafted by one of the region’s most respected natural winemakers. This is Ribolla in its most authentic, textural, and soulful form, made with extended skin contact and minimal intervention in the cellar. A benchmark “orange” wine from the Collio hills, it brings together depth, structure, and drinkability in an undeniably characterful style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2021 Ribolla Gialla shows a deep golden to amber hue, with shimmering orange reflections that hint at its skin-contact origins. The nose is complex and slowly unfurls with notes of dried apricot, candied citrus peel, ripe yellow plum, chamomile, dried herbs, and wildflower honey, layered with hints of tea leaves, gentle spice, and a subtle nuttiness.\n\nOn the palate, this is structured and textural, with fine tannins framing flavors of orchard fruits, orange zest, bergamot, and dried stone fruits. There’s a savory, almost saline core and a gentle oxidative nuance that adds depth without heaviness. The acidity is taut and persistent, giving the wine remarkable freshness despite its richness and grip. The finish is long, slightly smoky and herbal, with a lingering citrus–tea bitterness that invites another sip. Built for evolution, this 2021 should develop beautifully over 8–12 years, gaining more tertiary notes of honey, spice and dried flowers with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes for Damijan Podversic Ribolla Gialla 2021 come from steep, terraced vineyards in the Collio hills of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where ponca (marl and sandstone) soils, excellent drainage, and cooling breezes from the Alps meet Mediterranean influences from the Adriatic. Farmed according to organic and largely biodynamic principles, the vines are low-yielding and harvested by hand to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy clusters are selected. In the cellar, whole berries undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts on the skins for an extended period, extracting color, aroma and gentle tannins in the traditional Friulian manner. The wine then matures for an extended time in large neutral oak barrels on its lees, with minimal racking and no fining or filtration, and only a modest dose of sulfur at bottling, preserving purity, texture and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Ribolla Gialla is extremely food-versatile, pairing beautifully with richer seafood dishes (octopus, monkfish, shellfish stews), roast chicken, pork belly, rabbit, and game birds, as well as mushroom risotto, pumpkin or squash dishes, aged cheeses and charcuterie. It also shines alongside Middle Eastern or North African cuisine, where spices and herbs meet texture and umami. Serve at 12–14°C (slightly cooler than cellar temperature) to highlight both freshness and aromatic complexity. Decanting for 30–60 minutes is highly recommended to let the wine open fully and soften the tannins; don’t be afraid to serve it in a generous red wine glass to showcase its layered aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDamijan Podversic is one of the leading figures of Friuli’s artisanal wine movement, and a direct heir to the philosophy of the late Josko Gravner, with whom he closely collaborated. Working primarily in the Collio hills outside Gorizia, Damijan has devoted his career to reviving traditional methods—long macerations on the skins, patient aging in large wood, and minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar. His small estate, farmed organically and largely biodynamically, focuses on local varieties such as Ribolla, Malvasia and Friulano, producing some of the most respected skin-contact whites in Italy. Widely admired by sommeliers and enthusiasts alike, Damijan’s wines have become reference points for those seeking authentic, age-worthy expressions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s unique terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Podversic Damijan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255259451729,"sku":"XW-58697","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/damijan-podversic-ribolla-gialla-2021_58697_1_5e84242c-c72e-441f-a945-149f4bb08cf8.webp?v=1783457949","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/damijan-podversic-ribolla-gialla-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}