Wines made from Ribolla gialla grapes of Brazil
Discover the best wines made with Ribolla gialla as a single variety or as a blend of Brazil.
Lively, taut whites with firm acidity and a slender mouth, featuring aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and chalky mineral notes. Often vinified with skin maceration (orange wine), developing amber hues of dried fruits, honey, tannins and oxidative complexity. Signature of great Friulian whites (Collio DOC, Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC) and Slovenia under the name Rebula (Brda). Native Friulian grape.
With about 83,000 hectares of Vineyard">Vineyards, it ranks just behind its close neighbours, Argentina and Chile, in terms of cultivated area. Only a small portion (about 10%) of these hectares are planted with Vitis vinifera vines, but this large area does not translate into large volumes of quality wine. Concerted efforts are underway to improve this ratio. Although not yet recognized internationally, the quality of Brazilian wines is increasing year by year.