Gravner Ribolla 2018

Gravner Ribolla 2018 is one of the most distinctive white wines from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, offering a deeply characterful expression of Ribolla Gialla from one of Italy’s most revered producers. Known for its uncompromising style and commitment to tradition, Gravner has helped define the modern benchmark for skin-contact and amphora-aged wines in the region.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it often shows a luminous amber-gold hue that hints at its extended skin contact and age-worthy structure. The nose is layered and complex, with notes of dried citrus peel, orchard fruit, herbs, tea leaves, subtle spice, and a faint earthy depth. On the palate, the wine is textured and expansive, combining freshness with a firm, grippy structure and savory mineral drive. The finish tends to be long and contemplative, with enough concentration and balance to develop beautifully over time; this is a wine with strong aging potential, gaining nuance and complexity with bottle age.

Production
Produced in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where the soils and climate are well suited to expressive, mineral-driven whites, Gravner’s Ribolla is made with a focus on low intervention and patience. The estate is known for harvesting by hand and for vinifying with extended skin contact and maturation in amphora, methods that emphasize texture, depth, and a more traditional, hands-off approach to winemaking.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with rich seafood, roasted poultry, game birds, mushrooms, aged cheeses, and dishes with herbs or umami-driven sauces. Serve it slightly cool, around 12-14°C, and consider decanting it for an hour or more to allow its aromatics and structure to fully open.

Producer
Gravner is one of the most influential estates in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, founded by Josko Gravner, whose philosophy has had a major impact on natural and skin-contact winemaking in Italy and beyond. The winery is widely respected for its dedication to traditional methods, amphora aging, and its role in bringing Ribolla Gialla and orange wine styles to international attention.

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