2021 Canus, Friuli Colli Orientali Ribolla Gialla (Nov. '24 Somm6 Club)

The Ribolla Gialla is sourced from a single vineyard that was planted via massal selection to an ancient clone of the variety that is specific to the Gramogliano cru, back in 1991. The grapes are all hand harvested and then immediately put into a gentle press before a temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Famous Friulian neighbors such as Gravner and Radikon are well known for their high skin-contact Ribollas, allowing them to ferment with whole clusters for many weeks. This style likely has ancient roots, but the clean, fresh version that we have today from Canus is the perfect way to experience the unencumbered brilliance of this special terroir with the very grape that was born of it. The 2021 Ribolla Gialla from Canus pours a shimmering straw yellow with slight hints of lime green at the rim. This variety is known to age well, given its medium weight and medium-high acidity levels, and at three years of age this beauty is in its perfect drinking window. Serv