Matthiasson Estate Ribolla Gialla, Napa Valley, California 2021

Ribolla Gialla originates in the Friuli region of Italy and across the border in Slovenia. An ancient grape variety, its earliest known mention was by the Pope in 1296.. "The Ribolla Gialla tastes like hazelnuts, baking spices, Meyer lemon curd, Bartlett pear, but most of all it has a stony minerality that is incredibly distinctive. There is supple tannic structure and fresh balanced acidity, with great weight and length given the moderate alcohol." - Steve Matthiasson, Winemaker Varieties: 100% Ribolla Gialla Region: Matthiasson Estate Vineyard, West Oak Knoll, Napa Valley Volume: 750ml Alcohol: 12% ABV Farming Practice: Very sustainable/organic methods (from Steve's home vineyard!) Soil Type: Sandy and Limestone Clay