Producer | Arnot-Roberts |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Varietal | Ribolla Gialla |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 12107577 |
Size | 750ml |
Ribolla Gialla is alive and well in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The soils here are deep, alluvial, gravelly clay-loam and the vines are densely-planted, encouraging competition between the vines. The site benefits from early afternoon shading, while daytime temperatures are moderated by proximity to the adjacent redwood-forested slopes of Mt. Veeder. Farmed to perfection by Steve Matthiasson, this vineyard will continue to produce exceptional, age-worthy and singular Ribolla Gialla for years to come.
The Ribolla Gialla Vare Vineyard is especially fine in 2021. Bold, punchy and savory, the Ribolla offers gorgeous complexity in its layered orchard fruit, herbs, almond and floral notes. I can't say the Vare Ribolla is super expressive of variety, but it does have a ton of character. Bright mineral and savory accents punctuate the finish.