Radikon Ribolla Gialla 1997: an icon from Friuli. Macerated white wine from Ribolla Gialla grapes. Golden amber color. Aromas of fruit and spices, with a structured, tannic, and mineral taste. Great persistence.
Complex and deep, with notes of ripe fruit (apricot, orange peel), honey, walnuts, aromatic herbs, and distinct mineral hints.
Taste
Structured, tannic, fresh, and remarkably persistent. Rich in notes of dried fruit, spices, with a pronounced minerality that enhances its long finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large glass, Bordeaux-type or for structured and age-worthy white wines.
Pairings
Ideal with elaborate white meats, aged cheeses, mushroom-based dishes, and flavorful, spicy ethnic cuisine.
Refinement
Long aging in large oak barrels, followed by bottle rest. Unfiltered and unfined.
Vinification
Extended skin maceration (weeks/months). Spontaneous fermentation. No temperature control, unfiltered, no added sulfites.