Ribolla Gialla

Varieties Italian grapes Slovenian grapes Friulian wine orange wine

Definition

Ancient white grape variety from Friuli and Slovenia, traditionally used for skin-contact wines.

Historical Context

First documented in the 13th century in Friuli, Ribolla Gialla has experienced a renaissance through the orange wine movement.

Further Reading

Native Wine Grapes of Italy

By Ian D'Agata (2014)

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