Valentino Butussi Ribolla Gialla
Grape varieties: Ribolla Gialla 100%.
Vinification: Grapes harvested by hand at the ideal stage of ripeness. After destemming and crushing, the must is cooled to 12 °C and left in contact with the skins for 12 to 16 hours to release the aromatic compounds and enhance the varietal character. It is then gently separated from the skins and fermented — without prior clarification — at a controlled temperature for around 14 days.
Aging: An 8-month work placement in cement storage facilities prior to bottling.
Colour: Straw yellow with greenish highlights.
Aroma: Floral, distinctive and pronounced, revealing the pure and authentic character of this indigenous Friulian grape variety.
Flavour: Dry, vinous and fresh, with a very harmonious, light and balanced structure.
Serve: 10 to 12⁰
Consumption: Immediate (2 to 5 years).
Harmonisation: Ideal with cold starters and fried dishes, and perfect with seafood, shellfish and sea truffles (tartufi di mare).).
Producer: Valentino Butussi
Enology: Filippo Butussi
Classification: Italian Wines – Friuli Venezia Giulia – Griuli Colli Orientali DOC
Awards and Notes:
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