Ai Galli Ribolla Gialla

Ribolla Gialla, a great grape from Friuli in Northern Italy

What minerality and what elegant aromas! Golden Delicious apple and wild flowers gently burst from the glass. The Ai Galli Ribolla Gialla is a refreshing wine from the region. Friuli, Italy, and is produced by the renowned and always trusted winery Ai Galli. This wine is made from the Ribolla Gialla grape, an indigenous variety known for its rich taste and aroma. With its fresh and fragrant character, this wine is an excellent choice for enthusiasts looking for a wine that is both elegant and versatile. Also try the accessible Pinot Grigio van Ai galli, or something to celebrate? The prosecco is also great!

Taste Profile and Food Pairings

The Ai Galli Ribolla Gialla has a bright, intense straw-yellow color and a fragrant bouquet that reveals the rich floral and fruity nuances of the grape. On the palate, the wine is refined and enveloping, with beautifully balanced acidity that enhances the juiciness. The long, pleasant finish makes every sip a delight.

This wine is culinarily versatile, an excellent aperitif, and pairs perfectly with fish or shellfish dishes, rich soups, and white meat. The versatility of the Ai Galli Ribolla Gialla makes it an ideal accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, from pasta to Pizza Bianca and from fish to vegetable dishes.

The story behind Ai Galli Ribolla Gialla

The Ai Galli winery is located in Friuli and is known for its dedication to quality and traditional craftsmanship. The production of the Ai Galli Ribolla Gialla begins with a gentle pressing of the grapes, after which the must is transferred to steel tanks. Here, fermentation takes place for 10 days at a controlled temperature of 18-20°C using carefully selected yeasts. The wine ages for several months on the fine lees in steel tanks before being bottled and subsequently resting in the barrel for two months.

The result is a refined and flavorful wine that beautifully reflects the characteristics of the Ribolla Gialla grape. The care and attention devoted to every step of the production process make the Ai Galli Ribolla Gialla a wine of exceptional quality and elegance.

The Ribolla Gialla grape

De Ribolla Gialla druif is een druivensoort met een erg mooie naam. Echt Italiaans. Echt sprekend tot de verbeelding in ieder geval. De diversiteit van de wijnen van deze Ribolla Gialla is also large. You come across them in all forms. From completely non-descript to oxidized orange-style wines. But also from boring bubbles to a complex wine with great depth. The Ai Galli Ribolla Gialla here has a beautiful light straw-yellow color with green nuances. The nose is characterized by floral scents of white rose together with the freshness of an apple. Also a clear citrus note. The taste is immediately appealing, and is characterized by freshness and mineral notes with a good balance. Delicious with soft cheeses like Provolone and Tallegio, but also with recipes based on mushrooms and vegetables such as gratinated zucchini.

A name that captures the imagination.

Ribolla is a white grape variety widely planted in the northeastern province of Friuli in Italy. You can also find this variety in neighboring Slovenia, where it is known as Rebula, and on the Greek island of Cephalonia, under the name Robola. However, it comes into its own best in the Colli Orientali and the Collio in Friuli. It eventually became famous thanks to a group of avant-garde winemakers who fermented the grapes with their skins in clay amphorae and then allowed them to oxidize. This produces an expressive wine, but you do lose the identity of the grape and the region. To a less extreme extent, this style of winemaking was found more frequently in this region; due to the short skin contact, the wine kept well for longer.