Sparkling Wine
Brut
Production area: central area of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Grape variety: Ribolla Gialla
Tasting notes
Colour: light yellow with greenish reflections; white and creamy froth; rich and fine perlage.
Perfume: fruity, of ripe yellow pulp fruits.
Taste: persistent, well balanced and well structured. Its marked acidity blends well with its pleasant freshness and minerality.
Analytical data
Alcohol: 11% vol
Sugars: 13 g/l
Food pairings
The longer permanence on the fine lees results in a well structured sparkling wine, ideal to be paired with fish and seafood dishes. Its marked acidity makes Ribolla Gialla particularly suited to accompany fish fries.
Serving temperature: 6-8°C
How it is made
Ribolla Gialla boasts a long history. Believed to be originally from Istria, this grape variety has been cultivated in various wine regions of Central Europe and finds its ideal growing area in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Maschio dei Cavalieri interprets this grape with a sparkling version that stands out for its aromas and fragrance. The use of the Long Charmat method, which involves a longer period on the lees, ensures a vibrant and distinctive sensory profile.
Our oenologist
With its characteristic aroma of ripe fruits, Ribolla Gialla Maschio dei Cavalieri delights the palate with pronounced acidity, refreshing flavours and a pleasant minerality, derived from the unique soil and climate features.