Ribolla Gialla Brut – Ronco Vieri – Pittaro

The Ribolla Gialla Brut Ronco Vieri

Ribolla Gialla Brut Ronco Vieri from Cantina Pittaro is one of the finest interpretations of the native Friulian grape variety. With origins dating back before 1300, Ribolla Gialla is a cornerstone of the Friuli Eocene hills’ winemaking tradition. Its versatility makes it ideal for sparkling wine production, leading to the creation of elegant and complex sparkling wines. Cantina Pittaro, located in the DOC Friuli Colli Orientali area, has enhanced these characteristics through careful and traditional production methods.

The Winemaking

Ribolla Gialla Brut Ronco Vieri is crafted using the Classic Method, which involves bottle fermentation. The initial fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, while a small portion ferments in wood to add complexity to the aromatic profile. After blending, the second fermentation occurs in the bottle, followed by at least 15 months of aging on the lees. This process gives the wine a fine and persistent perlage and an aromatic bouquet ranging from bread crust to yellow flowers.

Tasting the Ribolla Gialla Brut Ronco Vieri by Pittaro

In appearance, Ribolla Gialla Brut showcases a medium-intensity straw yellow color, enhanced by an elegant perlage. On the nose, it offers delicate aromas of yeast, bread crust, yellow flowers, and white-fleshed fruit. On the palate, it is fresh and harmonious, with a perfect balance between acidity and softness, making it ideal for refined tasting moments.

Food Pairings

This sparkling wine is perfect as an aperitif and pairs well with raw fish appetizers and light first courses based on fish or vegetables. Ribolla Gialla Brut Ronco Vieri stands out for its ability to enhance flavors without overpowering them, making it excellent even away from meals. It is not recommended to serve it at the end of a meal, especially with desserts, to preserve its freshness and aromatic notes.

Ribolla Gialla Brut Ronco Vieri exemplifies how tradition and innovation can merge to create a high-quality product capable of representing the Friulian territory at its best.

THE WINERY 

Vigneti Pittaro  winery was founded in the 1970s by Piero Pittaro, a prominent figure in the international winemaking industry and a descendant of a family with four centuries of winemaking history. Located in the heart of the DOC Grave del Friuli, the area was barren and lacked vineyards, irrigation, and infrastructure. Piero envisioned this as the perfect spot for a winery immersed in the natural landscape. He started from scratch, planting the first vine shoots and utilizing the natural springs in the area to provide water…. Keep reading