Ribolla Gialla 'RoncAlto' Livon 2024
The "RoncAlto" by Livon is a very territorial white wine, made from Ribolla Gialla grapes, a typical variety of the Friulian Collio, where this winery is located. Vinified exclusively in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, it stands out for its fresh and mineral organoleptic profile, rich on the nose with floral and fruity notes. On the palate, it is dry, crisp, refreshing, and has excellent salinity, which invites you to drink another glass.
The Ribolla Gialla "RoncAlto" from the Livon winery is one of the most typical wines of the territory. It is made from Ribolla Gialla grapes, an ancient white grape variety that has been present for centuries in the hilly area of Collio Goriziano and Goriska Brda. It is a young and fresh version, which thanks to careful vinification, carried out exclusively in steel, brings to the forefront the best varietal qualities of the grape. It is a white wine with a delicate and subtle profile, with fragrant citrus and fruity aromas. It is ideal to enjoy with seafood appetizers or with delicate fish dishes. The Ribolla Gialla is excellent to drink young, but it also has good aging potential.
The Ribolla Gialla "RoncAlto" is a white wine that expresses the most authentic and sincere character of the Collio territory. The Livon winery cultivates vineyards in one of the most vocated areas of the region, right next to the Slovenian border. The estate is divided into various plots, each characterized by a particular microclimate, so that each grape variety can be cultivated in the best areas.
The Ribolla Gialla is cultivated in the RoncAlto locality. The grape variety needs to be cultivated in the highest parts of the hills to express itself at excellent levels, where the poorer soils rich in skeleton naturally contain its exuberance and productive generosity. The extraordinary quality of the grapes allows for the production of wines of great authenticity and typicity, true gems of the Friulian land.
The Ribolla Gialla "RoncAlto", produced by the Livon winery, originates from the splendid hills of the Ruttars area, in the municipality of Dolegna del Collio, in one of the most vocated areas for the cultivation of white grape varieties. The cool and sunny climate and the strong temperature excursions ensure perfect ripening of the grapes. At the end of the harvest, the grapes are cold macerated for eight hours and then gently pressed. The free-run must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16 °C. Before bottling, the wine rests for at least 8 months in steel tanks.
In the glass, it presents a light straw yellow color with bright greenish reflections. The olfactory profile recalls scents of white flowers, citrus fragrances, fruity aromas, and hints of Mediterranean scrub herbs. The taste is savory and smooth, with delicate aromas, leading to a finish of vibrant citrus freshness.